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Larry Summers' Epstein emails - what are the contents, will OpenAI, Harvard dump him?

Larry Summers is experiencing intense criticism following the newly released House committee documents disclosed years of personal emails with Jeffrey Epstein, that includes romantic advice, sexist comments, and casual interactions long following Epsteins conviction. Summers cited to CNN he is deeply ashamed, stating that he will halt public engagements to rebuild trust and repair relationships, though he will remain teaching at Harvard.

18 Nov 2025 9:05 pm
Pune land deal: Report indicts govt official, two others; Parth Pawar not mentioned

A committee report has indicted three individuals in a controversial Rs 300 crore land deal. The deal involved a company where Parth Pawar is a partner. The report found government land was sold improperly. Stamp duty was also waived. The committee recommended measures to prevent future fraudulent deals. The company has been asked to pay stamp duty.

18 Nov 2025 9:04 pm
India does not need an official declaration to be a Hindu Rashtra: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, during a visit to Assam for the organisations centenary events, said anyone who takes pride in Bharat and loves the nation is a Hindu, regardless of their mode of worship. He described Hindu as a civilizational identity and said India does not need an official declaration to be a Hindu Rashtra, as its cultural ethos already reflects it.

18 Nov 2025 9:03 pm
US stock market crashes hard today: Dow falls big, S&P 500 logs fourth straight losing day, Nasdaq also in deep red

US stock market crash: US stocks fell sharply on Tuesday. The Dow dropped 545 points to 46,044.77. The Nasdaq slipped 0.5%. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%. Bitcoin briefly broke below $90,000 and erased all 2025 gains. Japan markets logged their worst loss since April. Treasury yields moved lower. Nvidias earnings on Wednesday are a key test for the AI trade. Big Tech debt levels raised new concerns. The September jobs report arrives Thursday. Rate-cut odds stand near 46%. ADP showed private job losses s

18 Nov 2025 8:58 pm
Shiv Sena ministers skip cabinet meeting over party cadres' induction by BJP; later meet CM

Shiv Sena ministers skipped a Maharashtra cabinet meeting, reportedly due to the BJP inducting their party members ahead of civic polls. While some acknowledged disgruntlement, others denied a boycott. A meeting with CM Fadnavis reportedly resolved the issue, with allies agreeing not to poach each other's leaders.

18 Nov 2025 8:44 pm
Cloudflare down: Cloudflare crash hits X and ChatGPT is your data safe? was it a breach? Cloudflare confirms a surge in unusual traffic behind the major outage

Cloudflare down: Cloudflare confirms a surge in unusual traffic behind the major outage. The disruption began around 6:20 a.m. ET. Users across the U.S. saw login failures and server errors. X logged more than twenty thousand outage reports. ChatGPT also faced large-scale access issues. Cloudflare says the incident came from internal service degradation, not a breach. Early checks show no evidence of data leaks. Systems struggled to route traffic. Restoration started after 8:45 a.m. ET. Users ar

18 Nov 2025 8:39 pm
Cloudflare outage today sparks travel chaos: NJ Transit platforms, DepartureVision and online services affected

Cloudflare outage today: A major Cloudflare outage on Tuesday morning caused widespread disruption to digital services. NJ Transit's websites and apps were among those affected, experiencing temporary unavailability. The issue stemmed from a vendor firewall problem. Other major platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Canva also faced disruptions. Cloudflare acknowledged the problem and worked on remediation efforts.

18 Nov 2025 8:37 pm
Career crisis? Julia Roberts turns to Hollywoods big guns Brad Pitt and George Clooney after movie failure

Julia Roberts is allegedly seeking stability and reassurance after After The Hunt experienced both critical backlash and a disappointing box office showing. Insiders cite that the icon has turned to long time companions George Clooney and Brad Pitt, who have already brought her into their forthcoming Oceans sequence. While Roberts still believes in the movie, sources state that she and her group were surprised by the negative reactions.

18 Nov 2025 8:36 pm
SC recall verdict saves AIIMS, airport and Rs 20,000 cr projects from demolition; Heres what happened

The Supreme Court has recalled its May 16 judgement. This decision prevents the demolition of public infrastructure worth Rs 20,000 crore. Projects like AIIMS Odisha and Vijayanagar Airport can now be regularised. This recall offers relief for essential public welfare projects. It avoids significant waste of public funds and disruption of services.

18 Nov 2025 8:34 pm
Gemini 3 release imminent - here's what to expect from the Google's latest release

Gemini 3, Google's new AI model, is quietly rolling out. Early users report impressive performance, exceeding expectations. Businesses like Equifax are seeing significant productivity gains. This suggests Google is focusing on quality over hype. Gemini 3 is expected to compete strongly with rivals. Google is also preparing other AI models for release soon.

18 Nov 2025 8:00 pm
World Bank Group appoints Ireland's Paschal Donohoe as MD and Chief Knowledge Officer

Paschal Donohoe, Ireland's Minister for Finance, has been appointed as the World Bank Group's Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer. With a background in public policy and private sector experience, Donohoe will oversee the institution's research, policy advice, and development solutions, aiming to enhance its global operations and engagement with various stakeholders.

18 Nov 2025 7:59 pm
Baba Siddique murder: Gangster Anmol Bishnoi being deported to India from US

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi, a key accused in the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique, is being deported to India from the US, a police official said on Tuesday. He is also wanted in the firing incident at actor Salman Khans Bandra residence in April 2024.

18 Nov 2025 7:53 pm
Cloudflare down: What to do if you are seeing error messages while using ChatGPT or X?

Cloudflare down: A global internet disruption on Tuesday left many websites and apps temporarily inaccessible after a technical fault at Cloudflare. The internet infrastructure provider confirmed the issue on its status page, noting widespread 500 errors and failures on its dashboard and API. Users reported seeing error messages, blank pages, or apps failing to load, a reaction linked to the ongoing Cloudflare-related disruption. The issue is on the service providers end, so there is nothing use

18 Nov 2025 7:50 pm
Canva down: Users face disruption as Cloudflare technical issue blocks access to the platform

Canva, popular Graphic design software, was down on Tuesday in regard to technical challenges with Cloudflare. The issue also impacted other websites as well that includes X (formerly Twitter), ChatGPT, and League of Legends. Canva's status page mentioned that Cloudflare was facing difficulties, and users were not able to load the site. Cloudflare admitted the problem and is working to solve it. Users took to social media to share frustration, with some humorously stating about the outage.

18 Nov 2025 7:45 pm
Is Cloudflare down and what does warp access mean? Cloudflare outage disrupts internet servies as WARP access gets disabled in London. Here's when will it be back up

Is Cloudflare down and what does warp access mean? A major Cloudflare outage disrupted many services, led to failures in London, caused WARP access to stop, and triggered widespread 500 errors across major platforms like X, Spotify and OpenAI.

18 Nov 2025 7:41 pm
$2,000 tariff checks: Trump confirms timeline heres who gets paid first

Trumps $2,000 tariff dividend payout date: $2,000 tariff checks are coming to Americans, likely by mid-2026. The tariff dividend will target low- and middle-income families, with households above $100,000 excluded. Millions could receive $2,000 each, costing the government over $200 billion. Payments aim to boost consumer spending and ease rising living costs. Congress must approve the plan, but once cleared, funds could hit accounts quickly. Legal risks remain, but the focus is on fast, fair, d

18 Nov 2025 7:33 pm
Raj wasn't there in Bihar polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) on Congress going solo in BMC election

Shiv Sena (UBT) is championing the cause of collaboration, urging the Congress party to join ranks as Mumbai gears up for the crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The party cautions that a fragmented opposition could play into the BJP's hands, ultimately diminishing the strength of the Maha Vikas Aghadi.

18 Nov 2025 7:27 pm
Mizoram announces 4% hike in DA for govt employees

The Mizoram government has approved a 4% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for state employees, effective November 1. With this revision, employees will receive 44% of their basic pay as DA, up from 40%.

18 Nov 2025 7:26 pm
ChatGPT Down: What does please unblock challenges cloudflare com to proceed mean? Here's what we know about the Cloudfare error

ChatGPT users have reported a global outage and users are getting an error message. While millions of users are awaiting a response from OpenAI to understand when the service will be restored here's what the error message means.

18 Nov 2025 7:26 pm
November 19 school closure alert: Are schools in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, or other states closed due to rain or poor AQI?

Schools in Tamil Nadu may face closures on November 19 due to heavy rain alerts. Other states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha are expected to have normal school operations. Parents and students should stay updated with local school administrations for any changes. Weather conditions are being closely monitored for student safety.

18 Nov 2025 7:24 pm
Cloudflare outage today impacts crypto: Toncoin, Arbiscan, BitMEX, DefiLlama are down - here's what happened

Cloudflare down: A widespread Cloudflare outage on Tuesday caused significant disruptions, rendering several crypto platforms like Toncoin and Arbiscan, along with popular websites such as X (Twitter) and DefiLlama, temporarily inaccessible due to widespread 500 errors. Cloudflare acknowledged the issue and is actively investigating and working on a fix for the widespread service disruption.

18 Nov 2025 7:20 pm
BPSC 71st Prelims Results Out Now: Find out if you made the cut at bpsc.bihar.gov.in

BPSC Prelims Results Out: The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced the results for the 71st Preliminary Examination. Over 3 lakh candidates appeared for the test. A total of 14,261 candidates have qualified for the mains examination. The BPSC confirmed the exam was held as scheduled. Details of vacancies for various posts are also available. Candidates can check their results on the official website.

18 Nov 2025 6:58 pm
How one Indian industry is beating Trump tariffs

India's seafood industry faced a major challenge with US tariffs. However, the sector has shown remarkable strength. By exploring new markets like Australia and Europe, and strengthening ties with Russia, India is reducing its dependence on the US. Domestic demand is also being boosted. This strategic shift is making the industry more robust and poised for future growth.

18 Nov 2025 6:56 pm
Concern grows over Trumps strained voice after he says he snapped at stupid people

President Donald Trump's hoarse voice at a recent briefing raised health concerns. He explained he strained his voice shouting about trade. Recent medical reports confirm Trump is in excellent health for his age. His cardiac age is significantly younger than his actual age. His team continues to reassure the public about his well-being and active schedule.

18 Nov 2025 6:53 pm
'Dont view every Kashmiri Muslim with suspicion': Omar Abdullah urges Centre

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for stringent penalties for those responsible for the terror plots and the recent Delhi explosion. He highlighted the need to protect innocent civilians, particularly Kashmiri Muslims, from unjust suspicion.

18 Nov 2025 6:51 pm
School Assembly News Headlines for 19th November: Top national, international, sports and business update

News Headlines for 19th November: India's national achievements include the 'Ajeya Warrior' military exercise and hosting the Global Big Cats Summit. Globally, the UN opposes the death penalty for Bangladesh's former PM, while NASA and SpaceX launched a satellite. In sports, Gurpreet Singh secured a silver medal, and India advanced in the World Boxing Cup.

18 Nov 2025 6:43 pm
Tom Cruise sparks buzz after getting cozy with Sydney Sweeney at star-studded Governors Awards

Tom Cruise and Sydney Sweeney went viral following a brief exchange at the 16th Governors Awards in Los Angeles, where both icons were present. Cruise, 63, got an Honorary Award and offered an emotional speech mirroring his lifelong passion for movies, stating making films is not what I do, it is who I am. A clip of Cruise and Sweeney chatting rapidly circulated online, resulting in fan excitement and rumors.

18 Nov 2025 6:40 pm
Cloudfare down? Cloudflare outage hits these major platforms. Which sites are down? See complete list of services affected, when will it be back up

Cloudfare down? Cloudflare outage hits these major platforms and causes disruption across X, ChatGPT, Spotify, Perplexity, Letterboxd and more. Many users report 500 errors and loading failures. Cloudflare confirms issues with its network, dashboard and API. The company continues investigations and says services may show high error rates during recovery.

18 Nov 2025 6:40 pm
What is Cloudflare? How a major outage crashed parts of the internet and made X go down today

Cloudflare down today: Cloudflare, a critical web infrastructure provider, experienced a major outage that disrupted access to numerous major websites worldwide, including X (formerly Twitter). This incident highlighted the company's essential role in keeping the internet running smoothly and how its failures can have widespread, visible consequences.

18 Nov 2025 6:29 pm
Former Jaypee Infratech MD Manoj Gaur sent to 14 days judicial custody: What ED found and how the alleged Noida scam unfolded

Former Jaypee Infratech MD Manoj Gaur was sent to 14 days' judicial custody in a money laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate alleges a Rs 14,599 crore fraud involving homebuyers' funds, which were allegedly diverted instead of being used for construction, leaving projects stalled.

18 Nov 2025 6:28 pm
2020 Delhi riots were orchestrated, pre-planned assault on nations sovereignty: Delhi Police to SC

Delhi Police firmly rejected the bail plea for activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, asserting that the 2020 Delhi riots were orchestrated with intent, undermining the nations sovereignty. The Supreme Court is currently deliberating the intricate legal arguments at play, with the case involving serious charges under the UAPA and IPC.

18 Nov 2025 6:24 pm
New poll delivers big blow to Trump as approval rating takes sharp dive

A new AP-NORC poll reveals a significant drop in President Trump's approval ratings following the prolonged government shutdown. His overall approval now stands at 33%, with even Republican support declining, as the public expresses frustration over delayed paychecks and disrupted services. While health care saw a slight uptick, other areas remained stagnant.

18 Nov 2025 5:54 pm
'Must the guts': Rohini Acharya invites open debate over donating 'filthy kidney' to father Lalu Yadav

Rohini Acharya, the daughter of politician Lalu Prasad, has taken a bold stand in response to harsh criticism following her kidney donation to her father. With a fierce rebuttal to detractors doubting her intentions, she posed a challenge for them to extend their generosity to other patients in need.

18 Nov 2025 5:48 pm
Bengaluru airport reports 58.26 kg hydroponic ganja seizures since start of November details here

Bengaluru Customs officers intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport. They seized over 3.8 kilograms of hydroponic ganja valued at more than Rs 1.34 crore. The passenger was arrested under the NDPS Act. This is one of several seizures made by Bengaluru Customs in November, totaling significant amounts of contraband.

18 Nov 2025 5:48 pm
That cracking sound while lifting something? It might be arthritis ringing the alarm5 early signs to watch for

If you hear a pop or crack in your knee when you stand up, or your fingers feel stiff first thing in the morning, your joints might be trying to tell you something. Here's a straightforward look at five often-missed early arthritis signals, what they mean, and when to get them checked before things get uncomfortable.

18 Nov 2025 5:46 pm
Cloudflare down: Many parts of internet just stopped working

A technical glitch at Cloudflare on Tuesday caused parts of the internet to go offline, disrupting access to sites such as X and Letterboxd. Users reported error messages linked to Cloudflares systems, which support website security and traffic management.

18 Nov 2025 5:45 pm
Hyderabad Apollo doctor warns: 99% of heart attacks arent sudden; 4 silent killers behind most first-time cases

A senior neurologist debunks the myth of sudden heart attacks and strokes, revealing that 99% are preceded by four controllable silent risk factors: elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and smoking. These issues silently damage the body for years, making early monitoring and management crucial for prevention.

18 Nov 2025 5:39 pm
Gold price prediction today: Where are gold rates headed - Is gold price set to fall further? Heres the latest gold price outlook

Gold price prediction turns volatile again as spot gold slips to $4,080 after last weeks sharp jump to $4,245. Fed pushback crushed December rate-cut hopes, pulling the probability down to 41%. Strong US data, weak China numbers, a firmer Dollar Index at 99.45, and mixed Treasury yields add pressure. But ETF holdings near 97.39 Moz, shrinking COMEX stocks, and rising China-Japan tensions are supporting dips. Gold price now trades in a tight $4,000$4,160 band as markets wait for major US data tha

18 Nov 2025 5:34 pm
X down for multiple users across the world; feed, website & server issues spike

X experienced a major disruption for users across India on Tuesday, with more than 1,200 outage complaints on Downdetector by 5:05 pm, mostly related to Feed (47%), Website (30%) and Server Connection issues (23%).

18 Nov 2025 5:25 pm
NYT Strands Hints November 18: Spangram, theme and answers revealed for todays puzzle

As Strands grows in popularity, users increasingly rely on daily clues to avoid breaking their streaks. Its combination of theme-based pattern spotting, spatial navigation, and vocabulary depth can be more demanding than Wordle or Connections.

18 Nov 2025 5:01 pm
What to eat for better digestion, and food which helps control and tackle bloating, heartburn and constipation

Digestive issues like bloating, heartburn or constipation can knock productivity and well-being off course. The distils guidance from the NHS on foods that support digestion, demonstrating how a mix of fibre, fluids, reduced fat and mindful triggers can rebuild digestive efficiency.

18 Nov 2025 4:59 pm
What is the Raulane festival of Kinnaur? The viral, mysterious Himalayan tradition where fairies are said to protect entire villages

Kinnaur's Raulane festival honors Saunis, celestial fairies believed to protect villages during harsh winters. Men wear masks and perform devotional dances, symbolizing a connection between earthly and heavenly realms. This ancient tradition showcases Kinnaur's enduring faith and resilience. The festival offers a unique glimpse into Himalayan culture, blending spirituality with survival amidst snow-laden landscapes.

18 Nov 2025 4:55 pm