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Hyderabad : Disciplinary action will be taken against a suspended assistant commissioner of police (ACP) over a press conference he held at Somajiguda press club on Sunday, December 22, regarding the ongoing Allu Arjun arrest and Pushpa 2 stampede saga. ACP Vishnu Murthy, who is under suspension under bribery charges, had criticised Allu Arjun over the issue and backed the Telangana police force. ACP Vishnu Murthy About @beemji #AlluArjun #alluarjunarrested #RevanthReddy #pushpa2 pic.twitter.com/XDfywcsOH8 He allegedly made statements such as, “law enforcement would rip Allu Arjun’s skin.” The deputy commissioner of police (DCP) of the central zone Akshansh Yadav released a statement stating that the press meeting was conducted without obtaining prior permission from higher authorities or intimating any senior officers. This act brought the suspended ACP culpable of violating the disciplinary norms of the state police. The Hyderabad police said it was set to send a report to the director general of police (DGP) over the issue to initiate disciplinary actions against the suspended ACP. Earlier in the day, the DGP said that the police department has nothing against Allu Arjun, adding that the Hyderabad police took action against him as per law. “Public safety during film promotions or events needs to be checked. Promotion of a film is not as important as public safety. Everyone is responsible,” he had said.
Prices for copper and aluminium fell in London on Friday as data showing a tumble in euro zone business activity weakened the euro, and the dollar strengthened weighing on prices for industrial metals. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) CMCU3 was down 0.7% at $8,950 per metric ton in official open-outcry trading. The Eurozone’s dominant services industry contracted and manufacturing sank deeper into recession this month, a survey showed on Friday. The euro plunged to a two-year low after the data, and the U.S. dollar index hit a fresh two-year high. Eight weeks of the U.S. currency strengthening, which makes dollar-priced metals more expensive for buyers using other currencies, and concerns about demand in top metals consumer China helped copper to fall by 12% from a four-month peak hit on Sept. 30. “Industrial metals have also struggled amid heightened tensions and tariff threat, lowering the near-term outlook for growth and demand while gold and other investment metals have received a haven bid,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank. Gold rose 1% on Friday with signs of escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war after Russia’s strike on Ukraine using a newly developed hypersonic ballistic missile. A poll, the first on China’s economy by Reuters since Donald Trump’s sweeping election victory on Nov. 5, showed this week that the United States could impose nearly 40% tariffs on imports from China early next year. Meanwhile, the recent decline in copper prices helped to revive some part of demand in China – visible in a five-week-long decline in copper inventories in warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange. LME aluminium CMAL3 fell 0.7% to $2,614 in official activity, zinc CMZN3 eased 0.9% to $2,963, tin CMSN3 was down 0.2% at $28,700, while nickel CMNI3 added 1.0% to $15,875 with some consumer buying supported by its recent price decline. Lead CMPB3 rose 0.9% to $2,017 supported by a decline in SHFE-monitored stocks PB-STX-SGH and fresh stocks cancellations in the LME-registered warehouses. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Polina Devitt in London; additional reporting by Mai Nguyen in Hanoi; Editing by Shreya Biswas and Krishna Chandra Eluri)
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Ranchi: As winter tightens its grip on the state capital, the sharp drop in temperature has triggered an increase in demand for heating appliances , from room heaters to water dispensers. The unexpected cold weather conditions has prompted residents to scramble for warming solutions, creating a retail boom in the heating appliance sector. Local retailers report unprecedented sales of heating devices. "The demand for room heaters has tripled in the last two weeks. Customers are particularly interested in energy-efficient models that balance effectiveness with cost savings," said Sujit Kumar, owner of Khosla Electronics. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal of Annapurna Electrical stated, "Families, especially those with young children or elderly members, are focusing on creating warm indoor environments. Water dispensers with instant heating features are particularly popular for daily use." However, the supply chain is struggling to match the sudden surge in demand. Retailers are facing inventory challenges, leading to delayed shipments and temporary price surge. Popular models, particularly those with advanced features like remote control and energy-saving technology, have seen the most significant price hikes. Table fan heaters remain highly sought after, with prices ranging from Rs 900 to Rs 1,200. Despite the price surge, retailers expect the demand to remain strong throughout the winter season. "I wasn't expecting such intense cold this early. We had to invest in a good room heater to keep our home warm, especially at night," said Shubham Singh, a local resident. The unexpected cold wave has not only impacted consumer behaviour but has also highlighted the essential nature of heating appliances in modern urban living. As temperatures continue to drop, the heating appliance market in Ranchi shows no signs of cooling down.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury for the second time this season. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury for the second time this season. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert is dealing with an ankle injury for the second time this season. The Chargers quarterback did not practice Wednesday as Los Angeles began preparations for its game Sunday against Tampa Bay. Herbert injured his left ankle during the first quarter of last Sunday’s 19-17 loss at Kansas City. Herbert said Wednesday that the injury occurred during a 7-yard scramble on third down during the opening drive. Television cameras showed him grimacing and walking slowly to the sideline after the play. “It was difficult to play with,” he said. “It was one of those things where we limited some of the runs out of the pocket. I didn’t feel great, but it was one of those things to play through.” Herbert’s left leg was later bruised after taking a hard hit from linebacker Nick Bolton during the second quarter. Herbert missed only one play and completed 21 of 30 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown. “The contusion, I think that is something that is easily recoverable. I’m doing everything I can with the ankle,” Herbert said. “If I felt like I could have practiced at 100% and make sure everyone was able to get full-speed reps, I would have. I didn’t think I was able to do that today, so the trainers and I were on the same page.” Herbert suffered a high sprain to his right ankle during the third quarter of a 26-3 win at Carolina on Sept. 15. That limited his mobility and some of the play calls in losses to Pittsburgh and Kansas City the next two games. However, Herbert is not in a walking boot this time, which was the case with the injury earlier in the season. The fifth-year quarterback also said the pain tolerance with his ankle injury is better to deal with compared to the earlier one. “I’d like to see him get treatment and not be on his feet. He will do everything in his power to play on Sunday,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. The Chargers have lost two of their last three, but are the sixth seed in the AFC with an 8-5 record. After facing NFC South-leading Tampa Bay on Sunday, Los Angeles hosts Denver in a Thursday night matchup on Dec. 19 as both teams are vying for a playoff spot. It’s the second time in three seasons Herbert is dealing with an injury after a game at Kansas City. In 2022, he fractured rib cartilage after taking a hard hit from Chiefs defensive lineman Michael Danna during the fourth quarter. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Herbert missed two weeks during training camp because of an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. He also had a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder near the end of the 2022 season and two broken fingers last year, including one on his throwing hand that caused him to miss the final four games. Herbert has joined Tom Brady as the only players who have not thrown an interception in 11 straight games with a minimum of 15 attempts in each game. Brady accomplished the feat with New England in 2010. The last time Herbert was picked off was midway through the first quarter on Sept. 15 by Carolina’s Jaycee Horn. Herbert has also gone 335 consecutive pass attempts without an interception, the fifth-longest streak in league history. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Advertisement Advertisementknows there are tons of questions about his future with the . He might get traded, he might leave as a free agent next summer, he might exercise a $52.4 million option to return to the Heat, or he might get a new contract. "Who knows?" Butler asked. The Heat forward, who has led the team to a pair of NBA Finals trips in his Miami tenure, said Wednesday that he doesn't mind his name being in the rumor mill. The Heat are open to listening to offers for Butler and making a deal if the proposal is right, earlier this week. That wouldn't be surprising, given Butler's contract status and the possibility that he might leave with the Heat getting nothing in return next summer. "I actually like it," said Butler, who is averaging 19 points per game this season. "It's good to be talked about. I don't think there's such a thing as bad publicity -- to a point." The Heat could have offered an extension last summer and chose not to, presumably for a variety of reasons including Butler's age -- he's 35 -- and the fact that he missed 26% of Miami's games over his first five seasons with the team. He still clearly impacts winning: Miami is 8-2 this season when he scores at least 18 points. And the Heat aren't new to trade speculation; has been the centerpiece of rumors in each of the past three summers. Butler said Wednesday that money doesn't really matter to him at this point, adding that he's not fixated on extensions or trades. "My kids matter, my happiness matters, my well-being matters and my family matters," Butler said. "Right now, it's all about competing, staying healthy, playing some great basketball. I think I've done that so far, so we'll see what we got." He stopped short of saying that he wants to absolutely remain in Miami. "I'm pretty sure y'all are going to get a report that's going to say otherwise anyways, so there's no sense in me answering that question," Butler said. It has been social media fodder for a few days, with some even suggesting that Butler's hair dye in recent weeks -- sometimes yellow, sometimes blue, sometimes red -- has matched the teams some of the trade speculation links him to like , and . That said, he has insisted since arriving in Miami that he wants to bring the team another championship. That stance has not changed. "We're going to continue to win and I'm proud of the guys," Butler said. "You see everybody out here working and we know what we're capable of."
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5 top tech gifts for the holidays(BPT) - The holidays are almost here! It means parties and events, hustle and bustle ... and figuring out what to buy for everyone on your list. Sometimes it's hard to get inspired with great ideas that your nears and dears will love at a price you can afford, right? The good news? Inspiration + savings are covered this year. One of the top gifts of Holiday 2024 is technology, and there are a lot of deals out there right now. Done and done! Here are 5 ideas for hot tech gifts for everyone on your list. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Unless something changes over the next 50-or-so days, Joe Biden will skulk out of the White House with a personal-record low job approval rating and Donald Trump will enter office with a record high. “The first post-election ... poll finds President-elect Donald Trump’s favorability rating at 54%, a six-point increase from his pre-election favorability of 48%,” pollster Emerson College reported Tuesday. Meanwhile, “Biden has a 36% job approval rating, a four-year low for the president in Emerson polls, while his disapproval rating remains steady at 52%.” Yes, despite four years of covering up Biden’s obvious mental and physical decline, despite four years of lying to the American public about the economy being in great shape, the border being secure, and the adults being in charge, the regime media not only failed to elect Kamala Harris, but they also failed to boost Biden’s approval ratings as he is sent out to pasture. WATCH — “This Is by Design”: Trump’s Border Czar “Pissed Off” by Biden’s Open Border: And then there’s this... Despite nearly a decade of relentless media attacks, smears, phony criminal indictments, phony guilty verdicts, an FBI raid on his house, two rigged impeachments, and non-stop smears as a RussianTraitorThreatToDemocracyHitlerFascistAuthoritarian, Trump’s 54 percent favorability rating means the president-elect will enter office with what was denied him in 2016 — the normal and customary honeymoon period every president has been granted since George Washington. This means the people are with Trump and want him to get a chance to implement the issues he campaigned on, and nothing the regime media, Deep State, or Democrats say will change that. Emerson also looked ahead to 2028 and found that Harris leads the presidential pack by a fairly wide margin. A plurality of 37 percent would like to see her run again. Only seven percent chose second-place California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Actually, “undecided” came in second with 35 percent. On the Republican side, Vice President-elect JD Vance leads the 2028 presidential pack with 30 percent support. Second place is Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at five percent. A majority of 51 percent of Republicans are undecided. WATCH — Kamala Harris Gives Her Supporters a Pep Talk about “Power” After Losing to Trump: Thus far, four of Trump’s cabinet picks enjoy a plurality of support. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State is supported by 45 percent of those polled and opposed by only 32 percent. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Director of Health and Human Services enjoys 47 percent support. Only 40 percent oppose his nomination. Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence is supported by 40 percent, while only 33 percent oppose. Finally, Dr. Mehmet Oz as the head of Medicare and Medicaid wins 41 percent support and 37 percent opposition. The people are with Trump right now, and I have no doubt that faith will pay off in the short and long term. FREE-FREE-FREE for the holidays: an autographed bookplate if you purchase John Nolte’s first and last novel, BORROWED TIME, between now and December 20. After you’ve made the purchase, email your request to JJMNOLTE at HOTMAIL dot COM with an address and any personalization requests. For example, something like; “To Rachel Levine: The sexiest man alive.” Borrowed Time , is winning five-star raves from everyday readers. You can read an excerpt here and an in-depth review here . Also available in hardcover and on Kindle and Audiobook .