Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday said the BJP government’s decision to deny former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s family the right to perform his last rites at a befitting site for his memorial is a direct insult to his towering legacy and the Sikh community. “Refusing the family’s request and relegating a two-term Prime Minister to Nigambodh Ghat reeks of arrogance, bias, and a deliberate attempt to erase his immense contributions from public memory,” he said in a social media post. “Dr. Manmohan Singh’s leadership transformed India’s economy and lifted millions out of poverty. To disrespect a statesman of his stature is to disrespect India’s progress itself. The stain of dishonouring great leaders never fades from history!,” Mr. Stalin said. Published - December 28, 2024 11:18 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditAfter Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra said, “We do the best we can,” after being asked if he would change anything about his tenure. HHS, the Inspector General (IG) revealed , has lost contact with thousands of Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) after they were released to adult sponsors in the United States. During a hearing before the House Immigration Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA), Becerra testified that he would not change any decisions or policies about his tenure. “Would you change anything that you’ve done in the last four years, with 320,000 children unaccounted for by your administration?” Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) asked Becerra, to which he responded: We work tirelessly to strengthen and improve the program of the unaccompanied children that come before us and we work really hard to make sure that we first and foremost protect the safety and the wellbeing of those kids. Every day is a challenge and we do the best we can. [Emphasis added] Some 365,705 UACs have been released into the United States interior from Fiscal Year 2021 through Fiscal Year 2023 — on Becerra’s watch. For comparison, the last two fiscal years of the Trump administration just about 83,100 UACs were released into the U.S. interior. Tens of thousands of UACs are not showing up to their immigration hearings following their release into the United States interior and, more alarmingly, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has failed to provide Notices to Appear (NTAs) in immigration court to hundreds of thousands of UACs. “Based on our audit work and according to ICE officials, UACs who do not appear for court are considered at higher risk for trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor,” the IG’s report states: Although we identified more than 32,000 UACs who did not appear for their immigration court dates, that number may have been much larger had ICE issued NTAs to the more than 291,000 UACs who were not placed into removal proceedings. By not issuing NTAs to all UACs, ICE limits its chances of having contact with UACs when they are released from HHS’ custody, which reduces opportunities to verify their safety. Without an ability to monitor the location and status of UACs, ICE has no assurance UACs are safe from trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor. [Emphasis added] Likewise, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) pressed Becerra on whether he could state without any doubt that thousands of UACs whom the agency has lost contact with are safe from harm. “Can you account for the whereabouts of those 400,000-something children — the 320,000 that were put in the report by the Inspector General and the 85,000 that we talked about before in 2023? Do you know where all of these children are and that they are safe?” Roy asked. “Congressman, as I explained the process, we get these kids when they are referred to us by the Department of Homeland Security,” Becerra responded. “We then provide them with care while they are in our custody. We lose custody of those kids once we find a vetted sponsor with whom they can stay.” In February, the HHS IG published a report revealing that in 22 percent of cases, the agency did not conduct proper and safe follow-up calls to check in with UACs released to adult sponsors in the United States. The Labor Department in Fiscal Year 2023 found an 88 percent increase in child labor trafficking compared to Fiscal Year 2019. Last year, nearly 6,000 children, many of them UACs, were discovered illegally working brutal and often life-threatening jobs. In April of last year, an HHS whistleblower testified before Congress and warned that the agency is operating a “multi-billion-dollar child trafficking operation” where UACs are being mass released to unvetted adult sponsors. “Some sponsors view children as commodities and assets to be used for earning income — this is why we are witnessing an explosion of labor trafficking,” the whistleblower said. John Binder is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email him at jbinder@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter here .TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024-- Messagepoint Inc. announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Intelligent Customer Communications Management 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US51359124, December 2024) and the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Automated Document Generation 2024 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US52111324, December 2024). Messagepoint is positioned in the Leaders Category in both of these reports which focus on solutions for managing personalized customer communications. The IDC MarketScape for Intelligent Customer Communications Management evaluates vendors that natively own or integrate forms technology and artificial intelligence, or generative AI (GenAI) features for the enhancement of automation in content creation, management or insights and discusses the shift from traditional document generation to a more intelligent communication platform. The IDC MarketScape for Automated Document Generation examines the automated generation of documents and communications for multichannel delivery while highlighting the shift of document generation to a more personalized form of communication outside of traditional regulated requirements. Vendor inclusion criteria involved a comprehensive survey and investigation of each vendor to ensure their offerings were qualified by capabilities and strategies related to success in the CCM market. The report provides a comparative evaluation of the criteria that are most valuable to a company when choosing a CCM solution. We believe recognition as a Leader in intelligent customer communications management applications underscores Messagepoint’s commitment to providing modern approaches and solutions leveraging AI and machine learning (ML) to optimize the way organizations create, deliver and manage customer communications across multiple channels. For the past eight years, Messagepoint has invested in a specialized AI team focused on enhancing the capabilities of the company’s proprietary AI and ML engine, Messagepoint Advanced Rationalization and Content Intelligence Engine (MARCIE), making the platform exceptionally qualified to deliver dynamic digital experiences efficiently at scale. Messagepoint stands alone in its ability to provide a flexible content system that facilitates headless CCM capabilities for supporting digital communications and seamlessly integrate with platforms like Unqork to provide codeless content management and application development hooks for creating comprehensive digital experiences. “Messagepoint’s AI-powered platform continues to change traditional customer communications management with its ability to incorporate intelligence that makes real-time, contextually relevant experiences possible. Another important element to AI/ML/GenAI is Messagepoint’s AI-based search and content intelligence features for content authors and curators to effectively leverage content snippets as a foundation for creating highly personalized communications across digital channels,” said Marci Maddox, research director, enterprise content strategies at IDC and author of the report. Messagepoint has pioneered advancements in the industry by being the first to introduce AI-powered Assisted Authoring, content rationalization and migration through its MARCIE platform. The solution provides a no-code platform for business users, offering a modern and comprehensive cloud-based approach that enhances the speed and efficiency of communications management. Messagepoint also provides organizations with the ability to utilize centrally managed and controlled content objects across various digital channels, eliminating redundant content operations that typically come with managing multiple channels. According to the IDC MarketScape for Intelligent CCM, “Messagepoint’s AI-Assisted Authoring tool optimizes content creation by identifying redundancies, improving readability, and suggesting alternative personalized phrasings while ensuring brand consistency, translation and translation accuracy, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues related to sentiment, and reading levels acting as a compliance agent to validate against standards.” The IDC MarketScape for Intelligent CCM report also noted, “Messagepoint Touchpoint Exchange acts like a communications app store to an intelligent content hub, allowing customers and partners to efficiently create, distribute, and manage content across various channels, with customizable templates and prebuilt touch points to accelerate content development and streamline communication processes.” The solution makes it possible to efficiently create, distribute and manage content across various channels, with customizable templates and pre-built touchpoints to accelerate content development and streamline communication processes. “We are honored to be recognized as a Leader in two important IDC MarketScape reports for CCM,” said Steve Biancaniello, CEO of Messagepoint. “With the market evolving rapidly, AI is set to play an even more significant role in shaping the future of customer communications, making implementing digital strategies critical to enhancing the customer experience. By staying ahead of the curve, we are able to help organizations capitalize on both of these dynamics by leveraging the power of AI and digital innovation to drive meaningful growth and customer satisfaction.” To access the IDC Marketscape report, click here . About IDC MarketScape IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors, can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors. About Messagepoint Messagepoint is a leading provider of customer communications management software. Only Messagepoint harnesses AI-powered Content Intelligence to automate and simplify the process of migrating, optimizing, authoring and managing complex customer communications for non-technical (business) users. Customers rely on its award-winning platform to consistently deliver exceptional, highly personalized customer communications across all platforms and channels. For more information, visit www.messagepoint.com . 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Former President Jimmy Carter left one last parting gift for president-elect Donald Trump after his death at 100 on Sunday. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , the American flag should fly at “half-staff for 30 days at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and its territories and possessions after the death of the president or a former president.” This means that on Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, all flags will be at half-staff in honor of the late president. The longest-living U.S. commander-in-chief, Carter died at his home in Plains, Georgia, his son, Chip, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sunday. Trump sent his condolences to Carter’s family in a Truth Social post Sunday, writing: “Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History.” He added: “Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers.” One last gift from Jimmy Carter, all flags will be at half-staff on Inauguration Day pic.twitter.com/vQsl8wlrXY Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continue to bolster the box office’s holiday performance, with both films raking in over $60 million this week. After an initial disappointing opening weekend, Disney’s prequel to its beloved tale bounced back over the Christmas stretch, bringing in a domestic total of around $63.8 million since Wednesday. Meanwhile, Sonic 3 trailed slightly behind with an estimated gross of $60.4 million since Christmas. As both films continue to perform well domestically and overseas, other new releases like Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu also found surprising wins at the holiday box office—with the vampire flick posting $40.3 million during its five-day opening. Elsewhere, the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown , is also on course to gross $23.3 million over the five-day Christmas stretch, while Nicole Kidman’s raunchy erotica for A24, Babygirl , reported a $7 million five-day opening. Wicked also continues to defy gravity, posting a global gross of $634.4 million and surpassing Mamma Mia! as the highest-grossing stage musical adaptation of all time. Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Boxing Week sales are still in full swing, folks! 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President Joe Biden let slip last year that former President Jimmy Carter asked him to give his eulogy—over a year before he died. Biden, 82, revealed the request after Carter, then 98, entered hospice care at his longtime home in Plains, Georgia in February 2023. “He asked me to do his eulogy,” Biden told a crowd of donors at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser about one month later. But Biden quickly caught himself, telling the donors “excuse me, I shouldn’t say that.” Carter died on Sunday, over two months after turning 100, his family confirmed. Speaking to reporters on Sunday night, Biden reflected on his decades-long relationship with the former president. “I’ve been hanging out with Jimmy Carter for over 50 years, it dawned on me,” the president said. “He used to kid me about it, that I was the first national figure to endorse him in 1976 when he ran for president.” Biden did not comment again on the proposed eulogy when he addressed the public. The president said he would be ordering a state funeral for Carter—the first since the death of former President George H.W. Bush in 2018. Kieran Culkin once got Mark Ruffalo high while on the job after switching out a prop joint with the real thing. In a profile with The Guardian published Saturday, Culkin recalled the prank his 17-year-old self concocted while starring alongside Ruffalo in an off-Broadway play in 2000, and explained that he “just watched” as Ruffalo took a draw of the “fake” joint before passing it to his co-stars on stage. “I’m like, ‘I thought this was a good prank. I’m stupid. Oh my God, I’m so sorry.’ But actually, they loved it,” Culkin remembered. “Mark says, ‘I haven’t smoked pot in 10 years; the second half’s going to be so much fun.’ There was this other actor who had never smoked pot in her life. She goes, ‘Is this what being high is? This is lovely.’ And then Phyllis Newman comes in and goes, ‘I haven’t smoked pot since the 1960s. Thank you, darling.’” The Succession star proceeded to express that he was “17 and stupid” and added, “I’m 42 now. I know better. I’m not going to try to get anyone high on stage.” Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. If you’re looking to revamp your at-home fitness lineup ahead of 2025 and don’t have hours to commit to exercising each day, allow us to introduce you to the CAROL Bike . The science-backed and AI-powered fitness bike is engineered to give you maximum results in the shortest time possible—and by the shortest time, we mean as little as five minutes. 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You can try the CAROL Bike for yourself risk-free for 100 days, and the brand offers free shipping (7-10 business days) in the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is now the oldest living former U.S. president after Jimmy Carter’s passing at 100 on Sunday. Born in 1946, Trump is 78 years old—and is followed by George W. Bush, also 78, who was born just 22 days later. Bill Clinton, 78 himself, was also born in August 1946. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, 82, is now the oldest living U.S. president and will be the oldest former president after Trump’s inauguration in January next year. Barack Obama is the youngest living former president at 63. Carter’s death was confirmed by his son Chip in a statement to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sunday. He died at his home in Plains, Georgia at 3:45 p.m. after entering hospice care in February 2023. Trump remembered the longest-living U.S. president in a Truth Social post Sunday, writing: “The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.” Loved ones of Hudson Meek, the teen actor who died in a car accident last week, gathered to celebrate his life on Saturday. The “celebration of life” service, held at a Baptist church in Homewood, Alabama, was livestreamed on the Baby Driver star’s Instagram. Several of the loved ones shared their favorite memories of the 16-year-old, and a choir sang in tribute. Fans expressed their appreciation for the service and their condolences in the comment section. “Wonderful celebration of Hudson’s life,” wrote user @melindaeubankswest, while @jeanniecmom added, “Praying for Hudson’s family at this difficult time. Fellow teen actor Grace Culwell shared in the comments that she was in attendance, writing: ”Such a beautiful service & so glad we were able to be there. Sending so much love & prayers to you all.” Meek died on Dec. 21 in from injuries sustained during a fall from a moving car on Dec. 19 in his hometown, Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Meek was known best for appearing in the 2017 crime movie Baby Driver alongside Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm and Jamie Foxx. A post shared by Hudson Meek (@hudsonmeek) Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were spotted enjoying themselves at Jeff Bezos ’ holiday party at a high-end sushi restaurant in Colorado, on Saturday. The power couple appeared smiling and holding hands in photos, published by Page Six, that showed them departing the gathering at Matsuhisa’s location in Aspen. Their invite came after Bezos traveled to Mar-a-Lago earlier this month to bend the knee to her father, President-elect Donald Trump. Saturday’s event appeared to serve as a date night for Trump’s eldest daughter and his former adviser after they attended his Mar-a-Lago Christmas gala earlier this week alongside their three kids. The pair kept it casual for the gathering—Kushner wore a dark-teal button-down and black slacks, while Trump donned a brown suede dress, a tan leather jacket, and a pair of high-heel boots. Page Six reported that actor Kevin Costner also made an appearance at the party after being spotted earlier with Jennifer Lopez at a different nearby spot, although she was not at the Amazon founder’s event. Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez shot down rumors last week that they had married in the same resort town where the gathering was held. Two Sasquatch hunters were found dead after they went missing while searching for the mythical beast on Christmas Eve . The men, aged 37 and 59, were found after a 60-strong volunteer search and rescue team joined authorities in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington State . They had intended to be home for Christmas Day, but a family member reported them missing to Skamania County authorities after they didn’t return by the morning. Police said the harsh weather conditions and their ill-preparedness for the forest contributed to the men’s deaths. Seven law enforcement agencies and the Coast Guard used canines, drones, ground teams and helicopters to locate them. “Their exhaustive search efforts resulted in bringing family members home to their loved ones,” the sheriff’s office said of the search teams. The force extended their “deepest sympathies and condolences to the families” involved. Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. 2025 is quickly approaching, and there’s no better way to celebrate the new year than with 2024’s cocktail du jour—the espresso martini. It’s the perfect way to toast 2025 with sophistication, flavor, and an energy boost. Think you can’t make the buzzy beverage at home because you’re not a bartender? Think again. You can create this beloved cocktail effortlessly with just a cocktail shaker, fresh espresso, vodka, coffee beans, and Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur . It all starts in the land Down Under—Australia. Mr Black sources its ingredients, including 100 percent specialty-grade Arabica coffee, from local farmers and cooperatives. The liqueur is then slowly brewed with purified cold water to preserve its delicate, complex flavors. The result? A bittersweet masterpiece with bold flavor, balanced sweetness, and a lasting coffee kick. 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Cohen explained to People why the anchor’s unceasing laughter adds extra chaos throughout their annual special. “Well, [it’s] that I have to be the straight guy,” Cohen said. “Literally, he’s in a puddle of giggles for the last 90 minutes of the broadcast, and I’m the one that’s hitting all the commercial breaks.” Cohen said he turns “into Mr. CNN for the last 90 minutes” while Cooper becomes “Mr. Bravo.” “It’s a very funny role reversal,” the Bravo star said. The longtime friends have hosted the CNN event together since 2017 after former co-host Kathy Griffin was booted in the wake of backlash for posing with a mask depicting the severed head of Donald Trump. Cohen and Cooper have found themselves in various antics since then— some alcoholic , some not —leading to Cooper’s own frustrations with the Bravo host. Cooper joked on Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live earlier this month that he constantly worries about “who [Cohen’s] gonna insult and what the clean up on aisle 3 is gonna be in the morning.” Billionaire businessman Charles Dolan, who founded HBO and Cablevision and whose family owns Madison Square Garden and a number of New York City sports teams, died on Saturday—he was 98. Dolan created Cablevision Systems Corporation in 1973, merging several small Long Island cable TV systems, according to the New York Times . At the time, the company served just 1,500 customers. But when he sold it for $17.7 billion in 2015, it supplied cable TV to over three million households in the New York metropolitan area, the Times reported. He also launched HBO in the early ’70s—it was at the time a pioneering cable TV channel that offered feature-length movies with no commercials. After his death, Dolan’s family will continue to be a powerful and influential force in the worlds of media and sports. His son Patrick is the owner of Newsday , the Long Island-based newspaper he and Charles bought in 2016. The family also owns MSG in New York City and the professional sports teams that play there, the NHL’s Rangers and the NBA’s Knicks. All three entities are led by Dolan’s son James.Viral Snake Video: Apart from the obvious amount of sugar in it, a pack of some healthy fruit juice is surely good for one’s health- or is it? A video recently began to do rounds on the internet, which left netizens- mostly juice lovers- in deep concern and thoughts over the ‘ingredients’ they consume in the name of a healthy diet. The said clip showed a worker- too calm for what was happening- rescuing a deadly venomous snake from a juice-making machine! Yes, take your time to ‘digest’ that! The snake, on the other hand, looked quite determined to ‘run towards the trouble’- in this case, towards the choppers- as it seemingly failed to scale the differences between ‘getting blended’ and ‘getting closer to a human’- as far as running to safety is concerned. However, apart from a deadly snake in a juice-making machine, what troubled people the most was how casually the worker was trying to rescue the reptile- as if he had done it before as well. Surely not a good time to be ‘very demure, very mindful’! The worker’s casual approach towards the situation at hand was quick to leave people questioning the possible repeatedness of such incidents. The machine was full of what appeared to be berries, which were being blended using a mechanical chopper. What further raised questions was how the machine was not stopped from rotating, despite the snake coming too close to the choppers. The exact location of the incident could not be confirmed. However, judging by what was visible in the video, the incident took place in some kind of factory. The video was shared on Instagram, by the handle ‘Nafees Khan’. The clip was shared 6 days ago and received more than 8K likes from people. Watch the viral video: The internet couldn't keep calm soon after the video began to go viral. Most people questioned the possibility of an animal blending it with fruits. An internet user also deduced that such incidents were common for the worker as he handled it with calm- “The way he handles it silently means they see them a lot he could have shouted for help or pressed emergency button on the machine to stop.” Another cracked a joke on the same as they compared the snake to a baby, and wrote, “Why is that snake behaving like my toddler who wants to put himself at risk.” “This is the one filmed, what about undocumented???” asked a third person, posing an obvious question. A fourth user also questioned why the machine was not stopped- “So there is no stop button invented on those machines?” Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Viral and around the world.
Since the Myanmar military’s coup on February 1, 2021, the nation has been engulfed in political turmoil and widespread resistance. The National Unity Government (NUG), formed shortly after the coup as the legitimate representative of Myanmar’s people, symbolizes the fight against the oppressive military regime. Comprised of ousted lawmakers from the National League for Democracy, ethnic representatives, and civil society leaders, the NUG has garnered global recognition as the face of the Spring Revolution. However, balancing international diplomacy with domestic political imperatives has proven to be a daunting challenge. Recently, the NUG’s Acting President Duwa Lashi La announced a shift in focus, prioritizing internal politics over international engagement and urging ministers in exile to come back to Myanmar. This strategic pivot is not only pragmatic but necessary for the long-term success of the revolution. While external support remains vital, the NUG’s ability to sustain the revolution and prepare for a post-military scenario ultimately depends on its capacity to mobilize grassroots support, build governance structures, increase cohesiveness within and between resistance fractions, and foster inclusivity within the country. By addressing these domestic imperatives, the NUG can reinforce its legitimacy and strengthen its foundation as a credible alternative to military rule. Focusing inward is essential for the NUG to avoid becoming a “government in exile” disconnected from the realities on the ground. History has shown that resistance movements that fail to maintain strong ground connections risk losing their legitimacy. For the NUG, this means engaging directly with local communities, coordinating with ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) and anti-military People’s Defense Forces, and addressing the immediate needs of those suffering from military oppression. Myanmar’s revolutionary landscape is unique in its diversity. The Spring Revolution has brought together a broad coalition of ethnic groups, pro-democracy activists, and younger generations seeking a democratic and inclusive future. This unity, however, is fragile. Ethnic tensions, religious intolerance, resource disparities, and differing priorities among resistance groups pose ongoing risks of fragmentation. By prioritizing inclusivity and cooperation, the NUG can transform these challenges into opportunities for building a more cohesive and representative movement. A cornerstone of the NUG’s strategy is the establishment of governance structures in territories liberated from military control, mainly territories in central Myanmar that are not under any EAO’s control. Though limited in scope, these areas serve as testing grounds for the NUG’s vision of a democratic Myanmar. Through participatory decision-making, transparent administration, and service delivery, the NUG can demonstrate its ability to govern effectively and equitably. Functional governance requires immediate attention to social systems. Building schools, clinics, and welfare networks in liberated areas can meet urgent humanitarian needs while fostering trust in the NUG’s leadership. For example, initiatives like a centralized free health system or centralized integrated education programs can provide tangible benefits to local communities, creating a stark contrast to the military’s neglect and brutality. Inclusivity is central to the NUG’s long-term success. Myanmar’s history is marked by systemic discrimination and exclusion, particularly against ethnic and religious minorities and other marginalized groups. Addressing these grievances is not only a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity for sustaining unity within the resistance. The Federal Democratic Charter offers a blueprint for a more inclusive Myanmar, but gaps remain in its implementation. Ensuring equal citizenship rights for all, including Rohingya, Muslims, Chinese, Hindus, and other historically marginalized communities, will reinforce the NUG’s commitment to justice and pluralism. Policies that promote gender equality, address class disparities, and recognize intersectional identities can further strengthen the revolution’s foundation. One of the greatest challenges facing the NUG is resource allocation. Limited funds, stretched to cover both international lobbying efforts and domestic governance, require careful prioritization. Redirecting resources to support grassroots initiatives can yield immediate and visible benefits, but it must be balanced with the need for continued international advocacy. Fragmentation remains another significant risk. The military junta has historically exploited divisions among resistance groups to weaken opposition. The NUG must counter this by fostering dialogue and establishing mechanisms for conflict resolution among ethnic and political factions. Shared goals, underpinned by mutual respect and understanding, can help preserve the functional unity necessary for achieving lasting change. While focusing on internal matters, the NUG must not abandon its diplomatic efforts entirely. Regional powers like China and India, as well as ASEAN member states, will all play a crucial role in shaping Myanmar’s future. The NUG should adopt a realist approach, not only aligning with sympathetic actors but also engaging in pragmatic negotiations with less friendly countries, to secure humanitarian aid and political support. The NUG president’s plan to prioritize internal politics is both timely and necessary. By deepening its connections with grassroots movements, addressing historical grievances, and building functional governance systems, the NUG can solidify its role as a legitimate and capable leader of the revolution. Overcoming challenges such as resource constraints, internal divisions, and security threats will require sustained commitment and innovative solutions. Ultimately, the success of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution depends on its ability to remain grounded in the aspirations of its people. The NUG must act as a bridge between the present resistance and the future democratic state it envisions. By focusing inward and fostering a united, inclusive, and resilient movement, the NUG can lead Myanmar toward a brighter and more just future.Indusind Bank Share Price Today Live Updates : On the last trading day, IndusInd Bank opened at 932.05 and closed slightly higher at 932.15. The stock reached a high of 970.50 and a low of 932.05 during the day. The market capitalization stood at 74,274.79 crore. Over the past year, the stock has seen a 52-week high of 1,694.35 and a low of 927.05, with a trading volume of 286,794 shares on the BSE. Indusind Bank Share Price Live Updates: Indusind Bank volume yesterday was 6 mn as compared to the 20 day avg of 4695 k Indusind Bank Share Price Live Updates: The trading volume yesterday was 40.28% higher than the 20 day average. Yesterday’s NSE volume was 6 mn & BSE volume was 286 k. Indusind Bank Share Price Live Updates: Indusind Bank closed at ₹932.15 on last trading day & the technical trend suggests Bearish near term outlook Indusind Bank Share Price Live Updates: The stock traded in the range of 970.5 & 932.05 yesterday to end at 953.55. The stock is currently experiencing a strong downtrendManchester United teammates Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo exchanged words after the final whistle of a 2-1 victory on Thursday. And manager Ruben Amorin has no problem with it. “For me, it’s a very, very good sign,” Amorin said after his team beat Viktoria Plzen to stay unbeaten in the Europa League. Hojlund scored two goals and hoped for a centering pass from Diallo to go for a hat trick in the final minutes. The Denmark striker didn't get the pass, though. Viktoria had been pushing forward looking for an equalizer, which created space for United counters. On another break shortly afterward, Hojlund opted to keep the ball. The pair then had a heated post-game exchange. “We need to feel something,” Amorin said. “If we need to fight each other, it's like a family. When you don't care, you don't do nothing. When you care — you fight with your brother, with your mother, your father.” AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerLaws to regulate misinformation online abandoned - ABC News
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Shyam Benegal is considered the pioneer of New Cinema or Parallel Cinema in India. Spawning from the efforts by Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen in Bengal, there was a new cinema developing beyond studio walls, in real locations and exteriors. There was an exciting combination of actors and non-actors, and the narratives were of social realism, of the intersections of class, caste and gender in historically grounded contexts. Moreover, the National Film Institute had trained a breed of new actors and technicians with exposure to the best international cinema. In this fertile ground stepped in a forty-year-old ad man, who planned a feature script written in his college days. Benegal’s Ankur (1974) told a little story about a crumbling feudal world and a peasant revolt, in which the landlord has an affair with the low caste servant girl and she falls pregnant. It was a story in which class, caste and gender identity were sharply implicated.The prolific storyteller made a series of films— Ankur , Nishant (1975), Manthan (1976), Mandi (1983)—giving voice to the subaltern, pulling focus on the shifting fabric of society, exploring the very dynamics of national change. I met Shyambabu in the Film Society circuit in Bombay, while I was teaching Film Studies and English at St. Xavier’s College. He would readily agree to do guest lectures with my students on cinema history and sometimes on his forthcoming films. When Suraj ka Satwan Ghoda (1992) released, I was fascinated with the film, and I made a presentation at the Prabhat Chitra Mandal (Film Society). Shyambabu was present and we had a long chat about the film that evening. Anil Dharker had liked my presentation and he carried an edited version of the paper in the Sunday Times the next week. I wrote several long essays on Shaymbabu’s films in Cinema in India edited by Khalid Mohamed. Within a few years, I was at the University of Sussex on a post-doctoral fellowship. I curated the India 50 conference and programmed Bhumika (1977) as one of the films to be screened. We invited Shyam Benegal to deliver a keynote, which was the highlight of the conference. He stayed with us in our London home and we binged on films as much as we could with frequent Chinese lunches in Chinatown, Soho. When the British Film Institute commissioned two films on Indian directors as part of their World Directors series, I was asked to write on Shyam Benegal while Rachel Dwyer wrote on Yash Chopra. The books were written within a short window. I had to fly out to Bombay, find all his films in the archives and then have long conversations with him. So for three weeks, we had morning and afternoon sessions in Shyambabu’s Tardeo office, punctuated with local lunch boxes or meals in his home hosted by his wife Nira Benegal. The Sahyadri Films office was meticulously organised and most of Shyambabu’s films—including his shorts and documentaries—were sourced from his own office. The book launch in London was at the Nehru Centre hosted by Girish Karnad, who was its director at that time. Shyambabu’s incisive understanding and analysis of history and socio-economic contexts allowed him to tell a layered and humane micro story, flanked by the macro canvas of larger forces of crucial socio-political changes. In a sense, he was a chronicler of our times, of post-colonial India, of promises delivered and failed. The first trilogy with Ankur , Nishant and Manthan were rural stories where the players were on the brink of change or instrumental in triggering change. The crop of film institute graduates quickly became part of the Benegal stable, a veritable gallery of dramatic actors, whose names had become synonymous with parallel cinema—Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Anant Nag, Pankaj Kapoor. There was Girish Karnad freshly returned from Oxford, who lived in Shyambabu’s home while he wrote his scripts. And Smita Patil, who was spotted by the director as a newreader on Doordarshan. These actors appear and reappear in his repertoire, exhibiting unique strengths and talents from film to film. While watching a restored version of Mandi during the recently concluded Festival of Three Continents in Nantes, one could see how Benegal was a conductor of an orchestra, drawing out a collective performance with an invisible baton. One of his strongest points was his ability to gather people and keep them in a repertory of films, while maintaining a democratic spirit in the unit. When Zubeidaa (2001) was being shot in Jaipur at Deegi Palace, the entire cast and crew had their meals together on a large table laid out in the palace garden. During the shoot for Mandi , the director set up volleyball courts, where everyone played till they were called in for their respective scenes. Shyambabu’s ouvre reveals an interesting alternation between narrative experimentation and social concern. His style of filmmaking placed him in the parallel cinema style, although he was impatient with such categorising of cinema. His restlessness with a linear narrative and his familiarity with literature has often led to delightful experiments in narrative style and craftsmanship as in Kondura (The Boon, 1977) or the masterful Suraj ka Satwan Ghoda . Greatly inspired by the life of Subhas Bose, his biopic on the controversial nationalist leader Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) or The Making of Mahatma (1996) were linear and structurally less interesting. Bhumika (1977), based on the autobiography of the Marathi actress Hansa Wadkar, significantly gave voice to an early woman performer, powered by a passionate Smita Patil in the best performance of her lifetime. Made during the rising women’s movement in India and the cultural reclaiming of women’s writings, this will remain as one of the director’s best works. The later trilogy of Mammo (1994), Sardari Begum (1995) and Zubeidaa (2001) were centred around Muslim women and the choices they make, all produced significantly after the Babri Masjid demolition and the Bombay riots. A firm believer in egalitarianism, Shyambabu’s socialist vision of post-colonial India is hugely influenced by Nehru, as evident in Bharat Ek Khoj (1988) for Doordarshan. Much later, when he served as nominated Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, he made the television series Samvidhaan (The Constitution, 2014). Constantly drawing upon voices from the margins, Benegal’s films articulate concerns about national identity, life on the periphery, gender/caste/class issues—from the peasant movement of the 1970s to the rural development drive and its conflicts to the untold stories of the handloom weaver, the low caste farmer and the performing woman. Benegal famously turned down his cousin Guru Dutt’s offer to assist him in his productions. He was convinced those were not the films he wanted to make. “People make films according to their own sensibility. The existing formal style was not suitable for me—I had no wish to work on design made films. Eventually though, all work is part of the same river.” Over the past two decades, every trip to the city of Bombay had involved a visit to Shyambabu’s office. During the 2021 pandemic, we witnessed the master helming a 200 strong unit shooting for the biopic Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023) in Film City, where a large set had been designed for the Indo-Bangladesh co-production. Donning a cap in the hot sun, he would pace up and down the set and call the shots even as the sun set in the evening sky. After a tiring day’s shoot, he would still remember to call and ask if I had reached the airport in time, and whether I had dinner. Earlier this year, we were at his office sipping chai as he gave instructions to his assistant to play Mujib on the desktop. He was frail and he had to head home for lunch. Sure enough, he was back in an hour and got busy trying to arrange our lunch in the office. He was excited about screening Mujib in London. Last summer, we hosted a 50-year digital tribute session for Shyambabu with the London Indian Film Festival and my cultural outfit ‘Baithak’, UK. Several of his cast and colleagues joined us including Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Bina Paul, Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Nandita Das, Ila Arun, Nandita Puri, Atul Tiwari, Shantanu Moitra and his Mujib actor from Bangladesh, Arifin Shuvoo. Shyambabu was delightedly chatting with everybody and he happily announced “This calls for a party!” Finally there was a party on his 90 th birthday, when he was once again surrounded by his cast and crew members. He was on dialysis thrice a week but in office for regular hours, working on two different script ideas till the last day, wondering which one to start on first. We will miss Shyambabu, his energy, affection, empathy and humour. We will celebrate him, his boundless passion, dignity and never say die attitude. The biggest tribute to this giant filmmaker, knowledge sharer, philosopher, mentor will be for younger filmmakers to study his films and learn his language, enter his mind. He said to me, “I don’t know if cinema can actually bring about change in society. But cinema can certainly be a vehicle for creating social awareness. I believe in egalitarianism and every person’s awareness of human rights. Through my films I can say, here is the world, and here are the possibilities we have. It is difficult to define the purpose of my art...eventually it is to offer an insight into life, into experience, into a certain kind of emotive or cerebral area.” BY Apeksha PriyadarshiniLeading cryptocurrencies declined Sunday as the "Santa Claus Rally" faded heading into the New Year. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET) Bitcoin BTC/USD -1.25% $93,670.65 Ethereum ETH/USD +1.15% $3,338.32 Dogecoin DOGE/USD -3.03% $0.3142 What Happened : Bitcoin slipped below $93,000 in the evening but recovered to $93,600 as traders purchased the dip. The market has dramatically reversed course since the leading cryptocurrency teased the $100,000 level on Christmas. Bitcoin was down 2.79% in December, compared to gains of 4.76% for the month on average. Ethereum followed a similar trajectory until a brief surge late in the evening, which resulted in 24-hour gains for the cryptocurrency. Nearly $160 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, with long liquidations accounting for $117 million. Bitcoin's Open Interest fell 0.16% in the last 24 hours, coinciding with the drop in price. However, traders were hopeful of a price rebound as the number of long positions for the coin exceeded shorts, according to the Long/Short Ratio. The "Greed" sentiment weakened from 73 to 65, according to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, implying lower buying interest ahead of New Year. Top Gainers (24-Hours) Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET) Ethena (ENA) +7.55% $1.00 FTX Token (FTT) +5.48% $3.58 Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) +5.12% $3.56 The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.27 trillion, following a drop of 2.02% in the last 24 hours. Stock futures ticked lower Sunday evening. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures fell 49 points, or 0.11%, as of 8:35 p.m. EDT. Futures tied to the S&P 500 dipped 0.07%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures was down slightly by 0.01%. Blue-chip averages were set to end 2024 on a high, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 25.89% and 14%, respectively. See More: Best Cryptocurrency Scanners Analyst Notes: Noted cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez spotted a buy signal on Bitcoin's hourly chart using the TD Sequential indicator. However, he cautioned that the reversal thesis would be validated only if $93,000 is held as support. The TD Sequential indicator presented a buy signal on the #Bitcoin $BTC hourly chart, anticipating a price rebound if, only if, the $93,000 support holds. pic.twitter.com/bQZIt5rzAO Another well-known chartist, Rekt Capital, noted the flipping of old support levels as resistance, confirming the downside. $94,250 on the daily would need to be lost for the price to drop into the low $90,000s," the analyst added. #BTC Old supports are acting as new resistance As a result, technically, the breakdown has been confirmed But the follow-through in bearish downside continuation ever since has been relatively limited thus far $94250 on the Daily would need to be lost for price to drop into... https://t.co/HiCeSyGroA pic.twitter.com/fNGbcWrHdZ Photo by Avi Rozen on Shutterstock Read Next: Bill Gates Expressed Skepticism Towards Bitcoin: ‘I Would Short It’ If Possible © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Futures Market: Last Friday night, the most-traded SHFE lead 2502 contract opened at 16,880 yuan/mt. After opening, it fluctuated around the intraday moving average, briefly touching a high of 16,915 yuan/mt and a low of 16,810 yuan/mt, eventually closing at 16,895 yuan/mt, down 165 yuan/mt or 0.97%. The open interest of the most-traded SHFE lead 2402 contract decreased by 1,111 lots to 54,615 lots. Last Friday night, LME lead opened at $1,981.5/mt, briefly touching $1,982.5/mt at the beginning of the session. It weakened during the Asian trading hours, hitting a low of $1,950/mt, but rebounded during the European session, closing at $1,966/mt, down $14/mt or 0.71%. 》Click to View SMM Lead Spot Historical Prices Spot Market Fundamentals : In the Shanghai market, Honglu lead quoted a premium of 50-100 yuan/mt against the SHFE lead 2501 contract. In Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, Tongguan and JCC lead also quoted a premium of 50-100 yuan/mt against the SHFE lead 2501 contract. After the SHFE lead opened, it continued to decline sharply, quickly breaking below the 17,000 yuan mark to hit a one-month low. Suppliers' panic sentiment increased, and most quotes shifted to premiums. Some suppliers were reluctant to sell at low prices and adopted a wait-and-see attitude, while the circulation of cargoes self-picked up from production sites by smelters further decreased. Secondary refined lead enterprises also remained cautious with limited sales. Meanwhile, year-end factors such as account settlements and invoices persisted. Downstream enterprises mostly stayed on the sidelines, with inquiries increasing but transactions continuing to weaken. 》Click to View SMM Metal Industry Chain Database Lead Price Forecast for Today: Macro side, the wavering expectations of interest rate cuts and the current lack of new directions have led to a slightly bearish macro sentiment, with gold and silver prices fluctuating. On the fundamentals side, this week, air pollution in regions such as Hebei, Henan, and Shandong has gradually eased, with Shandong already lifting smog restrictions and Henan following suit. The supply of secondary refined lead, previously impacted by environmental protection factors, is no longer the main imbalance in the market. Additionally, some crude lead production in Hunan is expected to resume gradually after meeting rectification standards post-New Year’s Day. However, the recovery of primary lead production may be delayed due to insufficient raw material stocking. After the New Year’s Day holiday, attention should still be paid to the actual resumption of production by lead smelting enterprises in various regions, as well as the recovery of downstream enterprises to normal operations and pre-holiday stocking by dealers after the resolution of year-end account settlements and inventory checks. The lead market's supply and demand decline may ease to some extent.
CORK, Ireland , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) (the "Company" or "Johnson Controls"), a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the pricing of its offering of $250 million senior notes due 2032 (the "Additional Notes"). The Additional Notes will be a further issuance of, and form a single series with, the existing $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.900% senior notes due 2032 that were originally issued on September 14, 2022 by the Company and Tyco Fire & Security Finance, S.C.A., a subsidiary of the Company, as co-issuer. The net proceeds of the Additional Notes will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment, redemption or refinancing of outstanding commercial paper and other near-term indebtedness. General corporate purposes may also include acquisitions, additions to working capital, repurchase of ordinary shares, dividends, capital expenditures and investments in the Company's subsidiaries. The closing for the transaction is expected to occur on December 10, 2024 , subject to certain customary closing conditions. BofA Securities and US Bancorp are serving as joint lead book-running managers to facilitate the transaction. Barclays, BBVA and UniCredit Capital Markets are also serving as book-running managers of the offering. The offering of the Additional Notes is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement, prospectus and related prospectus supplement. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the base prospectus may be obtained by contacting BofA Securities, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-294-1322; or U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. toll-free at 1-877-558-2607. Investors may also obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov . This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About Johnson Controls: At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, with a global team of experts, Johnson Controls offers the world's largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Johnson Controls International plc Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Johnson Controls International plc has made statements in this communication that are forward-looking and therefore are subject to risks and uncertainties. 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Johnson Controls cautions that these statements are subject to numerous important risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond Johnson Controls' control, that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks related to: Johnson Controls' ability to develop or acquire new products and technologies that achieve market acceptance and meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements; the ability of Johnson Controls to execute on its operating model and drive organizational improvement; Johnson Controls' ability to successfully execute and complete portfolio simplification, including the completion of the divestiture of the Residential and Light Commercial business, as well as the possibility that the expected benefits of such actions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time frame; the ability to hire and retain senior management and other key personnel, including successfully executing Johnson Controls' Chief Executive Officer succession plan; the ability to innovate and adapt to emerging technologies, ideas and trends in the marketplace, including the incorporation of technologies such as artificial intelligence; the ability to manage general economic, business and capital market conditions, including the impact of recessions, economic downturns and global price inflation; fluctuations in the cost and availability of public and private financing for Johnson Controls' customers; the ability to manage macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including supply chain shortages and the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas; managing the risks and impacts of potential and actual security breaches, cyberattacks, privacy breaches or data breaches, maintaining and improving the capacity, reliability and security of Johnson Controls' enterprise information technology infrastructure; the ability to manage the lifecycle cybersecurity risk in the development, deployment and operation of Johnson Controls' digital platforms and services; changes to laws or policies governing foreign trade, including economic sanctions, tariffs, foreign exchange and capital controls, import/export controls or other trade restrictions; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; changes or uncertainty in laws, regulations, rates, policies, or interpretations that impact Johnson Controls' business operations or tax status; the ability to adapt to global climate change, climate change regulation and successfully meet Johnson Controls' public sustainability commitments; risks and uncertainties related to the settlement with a nationwide class of public water systems concerning the use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; the risk of infringement or expiration of intellectual property rights; Johnson Controls' ability to manage disruptions caused by catastrophic or geopolitical events, such as natural disasters, armed conflict, political change, climate change, pandemics and outbreaks of contagious diseases and other adverse public health developments; any delay or inability of Johnson Controls to realize the expected benefits and synergies of recent portfolio transactions; the tax treatment of recent portfolio transactions; significant transaction costs and/or unknown liabilities associated with such transactions; labor shortages, work stoppages, union negotiations, labor disputes and other matters associated with the labor force; and the cancellation of or changes to commercial arrangements. Investors are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. For further discussion of certain of these factors, see Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 , filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on November 19, 2024 and in our subsequent and future filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov . Investors should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider this list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date of this communication, unless otherwise specified, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this communication. 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