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TechnologyPhoto: Firstpost TechA New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion following a jury finding that the company committed over 43 million violations of state consumer protection laws. The case involves Facebook's data privacy practices and its statements regarding harmful content. This ruling highlights significant legal consequences for Meta's handling of user data.
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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaIn the upcoming Punjab assembly elections, the alliance between Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and BJP, broken six years ago, is nearly restored. However, party leaders fear the pre-election alliance may undermine BJP's anti-drug campaign in the state. SAD-led governments from 2007 to 2017 faced allegations of drug mafia expansion. The alliance aims to consolidate votes amid a triangular contest, but opposition parties may attack the coalition on the drug issue.
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WorldPhoto: MintThe Indian Embassy in France has issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals to remain vigilant due to violent protests over rising living costs. The advisory warns of localized curfews and transport disruptions ahead of planned demonstrations on October 24. Indians in France are advised to stay cautious and monitor updates closely.
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HealthPhoto: Amar UjalaIndian scientists at PGIMER Chandigarh have developed a new technique to simultaneously detect three intestinal infections: amebic dysentery, giardia infection, and cryptosporidium-induced diarrhea. Tested on 540 patients, the method reduces testing time from 4.5 hours to 1.5 hours and cuts costs from about 1,800 to 900 rupees. Around 24% of samples showed signs of these infections.
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WorldPhoto: HT WorldA fire broke out at Brookdale Senior Living on Northside Drive in Clinton, Mississippi, around 5pm CDT on Wednesday. Videos show heavy flames and smoke as firefighters responded. City officials confirmed ongoing rescue operations but have not disclosed injury details or the number trapped. A reunification point for rescued victims is set at Heights Baptist Church on Hampstead Boulevard.
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Photo: HT WorldA fire broke out at Brookdale Senior Living on Northside Drive in Clinton, Mississippi, around 5pm CDT on Wednesday. Videos show heavy flames and smoke as firefighters responded. City officials confirmed ongoing rescue operations but have not disclosed injury details or the number trapped. A reunification point for rescued victims is set at Heights Baptist Church on Hampstead Boulevard.
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