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BusinessVal Kilmer's scenic Pecos River ranch in New Mexico, initially listed for $33 million in 2011, was sold for $18.5 million after years on the market. The property featured natural beauty, guest facilities, and a Hollywood connection. Texas oil tycoon Benjamin A. Strickling III and his wife purchased the ranch, ending Kilmer's ownership.
TOI World··New Mexico
BusinessIndian IT stocks rose on Friday despite the US government's suspension of the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) program for some Indian IT firms. This freeze threatens the permanent residency pathways for eligible employees. However, the stock market showed limited concern, reflecting the sector's decreasing reliance on H-1B visas amid ongoing talent exodus worries.
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PoliticsMumbai Police's Crime Branch arrested five individuals, including two police constables from Jharkhand and Bihar, for supplying illegally obtained telecom data. The investigation began after a man posing as a police inspector advertised phone recovery services on Instagram. Nine suspects were identified for supplying call detail records, subscriber details, and phone location data. The case is registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
The Hindu··Mumbai
WorldDuring a reconnaissance mission, Balwan and his unit heard yelping and found a young dog trapped and bleeding in their camp's fencing. Balwan freed the dog, which was then treated and cared for by the soldiers. They named the dog Rocky after watching the movie that night. Rocky quickly bonded with Balwan and stayed close to him.
Deccan Herald·
BusinessCanada's main stock index, the S&P/TSX Composite, rose 519.24 points (1.48%) to 35,664.62, its biggest gain in five weeks and highest close in two weeks. The rise was driven by Aritzia and metal mining shares after weaker-than-expected September jobs data showed a loss of 68,300 jobs and a 6.5% unemployment rate, reducing expectations for Bank of Canada rate hikes.
Mint Markets··Toronto
PoliticsDuring a Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) hearing, the Centre highlighted the issue of sexual harassment faced by a policewoman. This came shortly after three women journalists accused police personnel of sexual harassment, bringing attention to misconduct within law enforcement agencies.
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TOI World··New Mexico
Val Kilmer's scenic Pecos River ranch in New Mexico, initially listed for $33 million in 2011, was sold for $18.5 million after years on the market. The property featured natural beauty, guest facilities, and a Hollywood connection. Texas oil tycoon Benjamin A. Strickling III and his wife purchased the ranch, ending Kilmer's ownership.
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