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The hit musical adaptation Wicked is set to arrive on digital platforms, much to the delight of fans worldwide. ET Year-end Special Reads Gold outshines D-St with 20% returns, but 2025 may be different The year of the pause: How RBI maneuvered its policy in 2024 2024, the year India defeated China's salami-slicing strategy Following its impressive box office run, where it raked in over $570 million globally and set multiple records, the cinematic retelling of the beloved Broadway classic will be available for streaming in early 2025, as mentioned in a report by Digital Spy. For those who prefer the grandeur of the big screen, Wicked is still running in cinemas, offering a festive treat this Christmas. However, the highly anticipated digital release will give fans the opportunity to experience the magic from the comfort of their homes. Digital Release Date in the UK Announced Wicked streaming will begin in the United Kingdom on Friday, January 3, 2025. 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View Program Artificial Intelligence(AI) AI for Everyone: Understanding and Applying the Basics on Artificial Intelligence By - Ritesh Vajariya, Generative AI Expert View Program The digital release will go live at midnight, ensuring early access for eager viewers. Pre-orders are also available on iTunes, in addition to Prime Video, making it convenient for fans to secure their copies ahead of time. For those who prefer physical media, the movie will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD in the UK, though Universal has yet to confirm an official release date for these formats, as mentioned in the report by Digital Spy. A 4K Steelbook edition, announced earlier, quickly sold out on platforms like Amazon and HMV. Fans are advised to watch for restocks if they wish to own this collector’s item. Uncertainty Surrounds US Digital Release While the UK release date is set, Universal has not yet announced the digital release schedule for the United States. 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The Georgian President, the opposition, civil society and the country’s international partners stress that the OSCE/ODIHR final report on the parliamentary elections, issued on December 20, is a solid basis for calling for new, free and fair, elections in Georgia held in line with OSCE recommendations. However, while the ODIHR itself stresses that its mandate does not envisage recognition of endorsement of elections, but only comprehensive and impartial assessment of the electoral process, the ruling party has rushed to use the report to bolster its legitimacy, arguing that it describes the elections as “free and fair.” The ruling Georgian Dream party welcomed the OSCE/ODIHR report with open arms, with GD’s Prime Minister dedicating a briefing to it immediately after its release. Kobakhidze the OSCE/ODIHR for “properly assessing” the elections in Georgia “despite attacks” from GD opponents, and claimed that the report said the elections were “free and competitive.” “...certain shortcomings were identified, and polarization was also seen as one of the main problems, both in the political spectrum and in the media. These are the issues on which we also have relevant information. Overall, it is clear from the OSCE/ODIHR report that the elections were free and competitive, this is clear from the general content of the OSCE/ODIHR report. I would like to thank the OSCE/ODIHR once again,” Kobakhidze. Following Kobakhidze’s claims, , GD’s Speaker of the Parliament, also devoted a briefing to the report, beginning by it to the OSCE/ODIHR assessment of the 2024 elections in the United States. The comparison was made to emphasize “how grave their certain assessments are with regard to the U.S.” and called to view the criticism contained in the report on Georgian in this context. Regarding the Georgian elections, Papuashvili : “The OSCE/ODIHR report is the turning point where all damaging speculation about the integrity of the elections should end. The opposition has been given the share in government, the number of mandates, that the Georgian people deemed necessary. It is also time to stop the foreign attacks on Georgian democracy and to recognize the will of the Georgian people expressed in the only legitimate way – through elections.” Echoing this narrative, the parliamentary majority leader too celebrated OSCE/ODIHR’s report, that “in any case, we can say that none of the questions and speculations raised by our opposition were reflected as a point in the OSCE/ODIHR report.” Meanwhile, immediately stressed that the OSCE/ODIHR report had negatively assesed the elections, emphasizing that the organization’s “call for concrete action means new elections. That is the democratic way out of the deep crisis in which these elections have thrown Georgia.” Commenting on the ruling party’s speculations, the President on social media: “Constant lies from the state about domestic politics, the social situation and the outside world were the main method of governing the Soviet Union... A total lie reigns, where the statements of partners are presented to the public already falsified, while foreign partners are shamelessly deceived! The harshest conclusion of the OSCE/ODIHR is only one example!” At the same time, three opposition coalitions ( ) and the opposition party – all opposition actors that have crossed the electoral threshold – the October 2024 elections following the OSCE/ODIHR’s “historically the most negative” report regarding elections in Georgia. In a joint statement they note that according to the report the elections failed to ensure the realizaitonof citizens’ constitutional right to vote. They also said that the report highlighted “voter intimidation, media bias, unequal conditions and violations of the secrecy of the vote,” which resulted in the elections failing to meet “basic democratic standards” necessary for the conduct of free and fair elections. The opposition stressed that the OSCE/ODIHR report, while not directly questioning the legitimacy of the elections, pointed to a “legitimacy deficit” and underscored a lack of confidence in the electoral process. According to the opposition, these findings provide a “legal and logical basis” for new elections. Notably, local monitoring organizations – the I , the , the monitoring mission – also the “extremely critical” nature of the OSCE/ODIHR final report on the October 26 elections. For them, the document is yet another reason to “hold new elections in Georgia”. “As OSCE PA President I urge full implementation of the recommendations found in the report.” : “The final OSCE/ODIHR report confirms serious flaws in Georgia’s recent parliamentary elections. Authorities must urgently address the priority recommendations to regain trust, recognition, and ensure a European future – one that has been driving hundreds of thousands of Georgians to the streets.” “After reviewing the OSCE/ODIHR report on the election in Georgia, I reiterate what I said earlier: the de facto Georgian Dream government is not legitimate. President Zurabishvili is the only legitimate force. Any new government must be formed through free and fair elections.” “I spoke with President Zurabishvili about the situation in Georgia. I reassured Madam President of my unwavering support for her leadership and the European aspirations of the Georgian people. They have an inalienable right to move towards a united Europe. New elections in accordance with OSCE recommendations are the way out of the current crisis.” “OSCE/ODIHR final report on the parliamentary elections in Georgia is now out, confirming its preliminary conclusions. This is not the standard that we expect from an EU candidate country.” “The OSCE/ODIHR report confirms serious flaws in Georgia’s elections. Authorities must address recommendations made and those responsible for human rights violations must be held accountable. I also emphasize that threatening statements by Georgian authorities are not acceptable.” “Our serious concerns over the recent Georgia elections are confirmed by OSCE/ODIHR in its final report. When elections are flawed, democracy is endangered.” “Being able to cast a vote in an election without fear of retribution is one of the most important elements of a democracy. In the recent election in Georgia this democratic right was compromised. ODIHR findings must be addressed and recommendations implemented. I thank OSCE/ODIHR for its invaluable work.” “Lies grow until they swallow their creators whole. Georgian Dream’s latest fiction—claiming OSCE/ODIHR legitimized these elections—cannot mask the truth: voter intimidation, violence, and systemic manipulation. This isn’t democracy; it’s a constitutional coup. The international community must continue to stand with the Georgian people and demand new elections to restore Georgia’s path to freedom and justice. The only legitimate voice of the people remains President Zurabishvili. Old Soviet habits die hard, but truth prevails. Always.” “The only solution to regain trust and confidence are new elections in Georgia.”The United Nations raised the death toll of a recent massacre in which dozens of older people and Vodou religious leaders were killed by a gang in Haiti, and called on officials to bring the perpetrators to justice. The U.N. Integrated Office in Haiti said in a report published on Monday that between Dec. 6 and 11 more than 207 people were killed by the Wharf Jeremie gang. The gang took people from their homes and from a place of worship, interrogated them and then executed them with bullets and machetes. Earlier this month, human rights groups in Haiti had estimated that more than 100 people were killed in the massacre, but the new U.N. investigation doubles the number of victims. “We cannot pretend that nothing happened” said María Isabel Salvador, the U.N. secretary-general’s special representative in Haiti. “I call on the Haitian justice system to thoroughly investigate these horrific crimes and arrest and punish the perpetrators, as well as those who support them," she said in a statement. Human rights groups in Haiti said the massacre began after the son of Micanor Altès, the leader of the Wharf Jeremie gang, died from an illness. The Cooperative for Peace and Development, a human rights group, said that according to information circulating in the community, Altès accused people in the neighborhood of causing his son’s illness. “He decided to cruelly punish all elderly people and (Vodou) practitioners who, in his imagination, would be capable of casting a bad spell on his son,” the group said in a statement released shortly after news of the massacre emerged. In Monday's report, the United Nations said that people were tracked down in their homes and in a place of worship by Altès’ gang, where they were first interrogated and then taken to an execution site. The United Nations said that the gang tried to erase evidence of the killings by burning bodies, or by dismembering them and throwing them into the sea. The massacre is the latest humanitarian tragedy in Haiti, where gang violence has intensified since the nation’s president was killed in a 2021 coup attempt. Haiti has struggled to organize an election that will fill the power vacuum and restore democratic rule. The Caribbean nation is currently governed by a transitional council that includes representatives from the business community, civil society and political parties, but its government has no control over many areas of the capital city, and gangs are constantly fighting over ports, highways and neighborhoods. According to the United Nations, more than 5,350 people have been killed in Haiti’s gang wars this year. The Haitian government acknowledged the massacre against older people in a statement issued earlier this month, and promised to persecute those responsible for this act of “unspeakable carnage.”Elevai Labs Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split to Maintain Nasdaq Listing ComplianceIndia’s railway and road expansion boom: 3 stocks to watch
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Delhi University’s academic council on Friday approved the introduction of courses on Viksit Bharat (developed India) and the Bhagavad Gita amid dissent by some members on their content. At the meeting, DU vice chancellor also directed principals and directors of all colleges to settle all promotion cases by February 28 next year, an issue raised by several members. In other important decisions, the key panel also approved the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in postgraduate programmes, PhD supervisions by college teachers, and reservation of one seat in each postgraduate programme for single girl child. The university already reserves one seat per course for single girl child at the undergraduate level since from academic year 2023-24. “Now the university will also introduce the policy in the PG level,” said a DU official. Following the approval of the implementation of NEP at PG level, the official added, “The draft of Postgraduate Curriculum Framework 2024 (PGCF 2024), based on NEP 2020, was also approved after thorough discussion.” However, a committee member protested the new PG curriculum framework. “The PGCF structure is highly problematic, both in terms of structure as well as content and it will prove to be a self-defeating exercise for both students and teachers,” Mithuraaj Dhusiya, an AC member, said. On the approval of some new courses, Dhusiya said, “One value addition course on Viksit Bharat and four courses on Bhagavd Gita were passed as well. We have submitted a dissent note, expressing concern, as these courses neither enhance meaningful value nor provide substantial academic content. Instead, they impose additional burdens on students without offering clear benefits.” Several other issues were also raised by AC members, including promotions, restoration of WUS facilities for all teaching and non-teaching staff which had been restricted to university faculty and non-faculty members only, and reasons to withdraw from CUET, among others. “There had been some issues regarding promotions in some colleges as well, which was brought up in the meeting,” said Biswajit Mohanty, another AC member. On the issue of promotions, a DU press release said: “...Principals and directors (of colleges) have been requested to take necessary steps to settle all the pending cases of promotion of teaching staff in the college and institutes. However, if the colleges and institutions fail to complete the promotion process by February 28, 2025, they will have to obtain explicit approval from the Vice Chancellor for extension of the above deadline.” According to the release, a new four-storey building for the DU health centre is under construction, and the number of doctors will be increased as well. “A hospital of railways has also been affiliated to DU with the condition that it will provide medical facilities to all the teaching and non-teaching staff of DU at par with the railway employees,” said an official, addressing concerns of members regarding the availability of health facilities. The recommendations of the Governing Body of the Centre for Hindu Studies to start PhD in Hindu Studies from the academic session 2025-2026 was also accepted and approved by AC. Along with this, the recommendations of the oversight committee to increase the admission in DM (Neuroanaesthesia) course at GB Pant Institute of PG Education & Research (GIPMER) from two to four seats from academic session 2025-2026 were also approved. Further, admissions in BSc (Medical Technology) Radiology course at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) from academic session 2025-2026 was also approved. Mohanty added that a committee looking into PhD supervision by college teachers also presented their findings. “It was unanimously rejected. So, there will probably be a separate meeting on that after February,” he said.
Robinson added five rebounds and seven assists for the Pride (7-3). Eric Parnell scored 19 points, shooting 6 for 7 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. Khalil Farmer shot 5 for 7 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 16 points. Alec Tabada finished with 14 points for the Golden Eagles. Robinson led Hofstra with 20 points in the first half to help put them up 53-27 at the break. Hofstra pulled away with a 26-3 run in the second half. Parnell led the way with a team-high 15 second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Charvarius Ward will join the list of 49ers missing Monday night’s game against the Lions at Levi’s Stadium after the team ruled him out Sunday afternoon. The veteran cornerback and his girlfriend, Monique Cook, have been expecting the birth of a baby boy. The team cited personal reasons for Ward’s absence after coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Friday that Ward had good news but declined to explain further. Two months ago, Ward and Cook lost their first-born daughter unexpectedly at 23 months old. Ward missed three games in the wake of the devastating loss. As a pending free agent, Ward may have played his last game for the 49ers. He has been with the team the last three seasons after signing as a free agent from Kansas City, earning Pro Bowl honors last year as the top corner on an NFC champion team. He has 51 tackles and seven passes defensed this season after 72 tackles and five interceptions in 2023, including a two-pick, one-touchdown day last Dec. 17 at Arizona . In his absence, more will be thrust on the recently extended Deommodore Lenoir against the Lions’ air attack, and rookie Renardo Green will likely start in Ward’s place. Free agent signee Isaac Yiadom also may see more playing time. Along with Ward, left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (calf) were ruled out earlier this week, as were guards Aaron Banks (knee) and Spencer Burford (calf). Williams was placed on injured reserve and Greenlaw is also out for the season. ©2024 MediaNews Group, Inc. Visit at mercurynews.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Stuttgart rally to beat Union from two goals downThey are investigating whether his short-lived martial law decree earlier this month amounted to rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the power grab that lasted only a few hours, confirmed it requested the warrant on Monday. Investigators plan to question Mr Yoon on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. Mr Yoon has dodged several requests by the joint investigation team and public prosecutors to appear for questioning and has also blocked searches of his offices. It is not clear whether the court will grant the warrant or whether Mr Yoon can be compelled to appear for questioning. Under the country’s laws, locations potentially linked to military secrets cannot be seized or searched without the consent of the person in charge and it is unlikely Mr Yoon will voluntarily leave his residence if he faces detainment. Mr Yoon’s presidential powers were suspended after the National Assembly voted to impeach him on December 14 over his imposition of martial law that lasted only hours but has triggered weeks of political turmoil, halted high-level diplomacy and rattled financial markets. His fate lies with the Constitutional Court, which has begun deliberations on whether to uphold the impeachment and formally remove Mr Yoon from office or reinstate him. Mr Yoon has defended the martial law decree as a necessary act of governance, describing it as a warning against the liberal opposition Democratic Party, which has been bogging down his agenda with its majority in the parliament. Parliament voted last week to also impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who had assumed the role of acting president after Mr Yoon’s powers were suspended, over his reluctance to fill three Constitutional Court vacancies ahead of the court’s review of Mr Yoon’s case. The country’s new interim leader is Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok, who is also finance minister.
The large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the Hawk air defence system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, officials said. The officials, who said they expect the announcement to be made on Monday, spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. The new aid comes as Russia launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities in recent days, although Ukraine has said it intercepted a significant number of the missiles and drones. Russian and Ukrainian forces are also still in a bitter battle around the Russian border region of Kursk, where Moscow has sent thousands of North Korean troops to help reclaim territory taken by Ukraine. Earlier this month, senior defence officials acknowledged that the US Defence Department may not be able to send all of the remaining 5.6 billion dollars (£4.5 billion) in Pentagon weapons and equipment stocks passed by Congress for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. Mr Trump has talked about getting some type of negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia, and spoken about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many US and European leaders are concerned that it might result in a poor deal for Ukraine and they worry that he will not provide Ukraine with all the weapons funding approved by Congress. The aid in the new package is in presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to take weapons off the shelves and send them quickly to Ukraine. This latest assistance would reduce the remaining amount to about 4.35 billion dollars (£3.46 billion). Officials have said they hope that an influx of aid will help strengthen Ukraine’s hand, should Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky decide it is time to negotiate. One senior defence official said that while the US will continue to provide weapons to Ukraine until January 20, there may well be funds remaining that will be available for the incoming Trump administration to spend. According to the Pentagon, there is also about 1.2 billion dollars (£0.9 billion) remaining in longer-term funding through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which is used to pay for weapons contracts that would not be delivered for a year or more. Officials have said the administration anticipates releasing all of that money before the end of the calendar year. If the new package is included, the US will have provided more than 64 billion dollars (£50.8 billion) in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.