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In October 2024, MacKenzie Scott made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley via her Yield Giving fund. This substantial contribution will support various housing initiatives over the next decade, particularly focusing on enhancing homeownership assistance. Housing Trust has a successful track record, having already developed thousands of affordable homes in the Bay Area.

Rahul Gandhi has called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation during ongoing protests. These protests arose over allegations of irregularities in the electoral-roll revision exercise. Approximately 700 protesters were detained in Delhi while trying to gather near Jantar Mantar for the demonstrations. Additional protests took place in Mumbai, where various groups demanded Kumar's resignation and accountability.

A woman was allegedly stripped and assaulted in a nightclub located in Khanapara, Guwahati. The incident reportedly involved bouncers, and videos show the woman's distressing situation. The nightclub's manager has been detained for questioning following the event. Police officials confirmed that they will take legal action after investigating the case. The identity of the victim remains unknown as authorities continue to gather information.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's Rajya Sabha picks, including uncle Ram Gopal Yadav and Reliance executive Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani, are being seen as an early test for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls. The nominations raise questions over the SP's PDA strategy, its broader political outreach and a possible third Rajya Sabha candidate, despite the party's numbers falling short of the winning quota.

Anthropic does not want Claude merely to obey an enormous list of prohibitions. It already uses a constitution, a set of broad principles designed to guide the model through situations its creators cannot predict in advance.

Israeli investigators are expected to question the Omani co-pilot involved in the flight attack incident. The investigation is led by UAE authorities to determine the motives and background of the co-pilot. The attack occurred during flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, resulting in an emergency landing. The Indian captain was stabbed but managed to regain control and land safely.

The Chicago Blackhawks have locked up Connor Bedard with a $75 million commitment that has stretched out over three NHL seasons. The 21-year-old has been Chicagos leading scorer for his whole career, won the Calder Trophy and scored 203 points in 219 games. His new five-year extension and captaincy put him in the middle of the next franchise chapter for Chicago.

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned as the president of the Punjab Congress after more than four years. His resignation follows a prolonged period of infighting over leadership roles within the party. Both Charanjit Singh Channi and Warring have seen shifts in their status amid ongoing power struggles. But has Congress really solved the Punjab crisis?

Joey Porter Jr. has joined the Dallas Cowboys after Pittsburgh traded him for a 2027 sixth-round pick and 2028 second-round pick. The move ended a contract dispute that kept him out of the Steelers first three games. Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel Sr. questioned the decision, warning Porter that success in Dallas is not guaranteed.

India produced a stunning six-gold haul on the penultimate day of the Asian Games on Friday, with the women's hockey team, three boxers, archers and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal leading a late surge that took the country into the top five of the medal table. India moved to fifth place with 76 medals - 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze. India have more medals than fourth-placed Uzbekistan, who have 65, but trail them by four gold medals.

Two large explosions were reported near Taftanaz military airport in Syrias Idlib province, sending a plume of smoke into the sky. Witnesses reported reconnaissance aircraft circling the area after the blasts, while authorities have not publicly commented on the incident. The cause of the explosions and whether there were any casualties or damage remain unclear.#syriaexplosion #syrianews #syriabombing #worldnews #toivideos

Photos of US President Donald Trump standing alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been reportedly displayed along the doors of the White House Palm Room, drawing attention and criticism on social media. A journalist shared an image of the display on X, showing the photographs prominently positioned near the Palm Room doorway. The images have sparked a wave of online reactions, with some users accusing Trump of betraying American interests and branding

Flydubai FZ1073 captain Smit Machchhar has revealed what happened inside the cockpit during the attack, including his attempt to reach and open the cockpit door.His testimony provides a clearer account of the sequence of events, but it does not establish the attackers motive. Questions around terrorism, suicidal intent, radicalisation or a personal crisis remain under investigation, and should not be treated as confirmed findings before the official inquiry is completed.Machchhars actions helped

A safety audit of 736 Delhi Development Authority parks has highlighted major gaps in security infrastructure. The audit found that only 16 parks have CCTV cameras, while 323 additional parks have been identified for camera installation. The DDA has classified 190 parks as high-risk, 258 as medium-risk and 288 as low-risk. It has also identified 520 parks requiring additional lighting, with work underway in 231 and completed in 106. Night patrolling has started in 245 major parks, while bike pat

The world's technological superpower still allows child marriage in 32 states. California has passed a law banning marriage before 18, without exceptions - but it won't take effect until January 2027. Research estimates that nearly 315,000 minors were married in the US between 2000 and 2021. Some were as young as 10-years-old. How can a country building the future still have this legal blind spot? Full story on Beyond Borders with Ananya Dasgupta.

India has formally standardised 28 geographical features in Ladakh and placed them on the official Survey of India map. The list includes peaks, mountains, passes, glaciers, valleys, rivers, lakes and strategically important points. Several locations are linked to the 2020 India-China standoff, while others lie in Aksai Chin and areas claimed by India but controlled by China or Pakistan. The move comes soon after India marked 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, following Chinas repeated attempts

The Cockroach Janta Party, or CJP, launched its Jail Bharo Andolan at Mumbais Shivaji Park, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Mumbai Police Special Branch estimated that around 9,000 to 10,000 people had gathered at the venue by 4 pm. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke led the protest and raised allegations of electoral irregularities and concerns over the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision exercise. The protest also saw the participation of activis

The US job market showed signs of struggle in September, with a mere 29,000 jobs being added and unemployment rising to 4.2 percent. This news surprised analysts and led to corrections in past employment figures. Despite steady employment in sectors like healthcare and construction, the increase in average hourly earnings to 3.0% provided little comfort.

India now have 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze medals, taking their overall tally to 76 medals. They are currently fifth in the standings, behind China, Japan, South Korea and Uzbekistan. China continue to lead the medal table with 162 gold, 81 silver and 73 bronze medals, for a total of 316 medals. Japan are second with 71 golds, 83 silvers and 85 bronzes, while South Korea are third with 33 golds, 39 silvers and 62 bronzes.

Welcome to the third instalment of TimesofIndia.com's interview series looking back at India's medal-winning campaigns at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. After speaking to the two captains of the open and women's teams, we turn to Nihal Sarin, who clinched a silver medal with the open team. In an exclusive interaction, the 22-year-old looks back on the painful loss to eventual champions Uzbekistan, his miss, the memories he takes away from this Olympiad, and much more.

Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders star quarterback, has been dealing with a tough injury in his left elbow ahead of Week 4.

At current prices, 10 grams of 24-karat gold costs around Rs 1.5 lakh, an amount that would buy approximately 650 grams of silver. With gold prices remaining prohibitively high for a large section of middle-class buyers, the white metal is steadily attracting attention. High gold prices have made the precious metal out of reach for several people.

Russia has issued a fresh warning to Ukraine over the Black Sea, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declaring that Kyiv will continue to pay for its attacks. Peskov said Moscow is responding to Ukrainian strikes and will continue efforts to cut off maritime supplies of military equipment, ammunition, weapons and fuel destined for Ukrainian forces.Reiterating the Kremlin's position on negotiations, Peskov accused Kyiv of showing no willingness to reach a comprehensive agreement. He dismissed

Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber are reportedly exploring legal action following the death of their 27-year-old son Presley Gerber, with sources claiming the couple wants answers over his final hours at a Santa Monica sober house. A report says they want the facility shut down and those responsible held accountable, while no lawsuit has been publicly confirmed.

BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over what he described as his silence on Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar. Bhandari said Indians and people of Indian origin are proud of Machchhars actions during the reported incident and praised his efforts to prevent a potential 9/11-style terror attack. He also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modis interaction with the pilot. Bhandari alleged that Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi have not publicly c

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putins remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modis efforts to seek a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Shah said Putins comments, made around Mahatma Gandhis birth anniversary, were a matter of pride for Indians and described India as a trusted voice for global peace under Modis leadership. Shah said India has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy over military confrontation and highlighted the cou

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a special interfaith prayer meeting to honor Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. He paid floral tributes at Gandhi Smriti and Rajghat earlier in the day. PM Modi emphasized Gandhi's ideals of truth, peace, and non-violence while urging people to adopt Swadeshi. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also attended and remembered Gandhi's contributions to India's freedom movement.

Sahar police are investigating the alleged theft of US $2,120 from an Air India cabin crew members bag, possibly during or after a New York-Mumbai flight on September 21. The crew member suspected a colleague of stealing the money, but no arrest has been made so far. The case comes amid a Crime Branch probe into 27 bag-theft cases at Mumbai airport involving cash and jewellery worth over Rs 1.1 crore.

It was the women's hockey team's first medal at the continental event since winning their only gold in 1982. India ended a 44-year wait with the win over defending champions China and also secured direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Michael B. Jordan is optimistic about 2026 and aims for personal development by surpassing his past self. He emphasizes the importance of making small yet impactful changes to foster self-growth. Jordan's encouragement inspires people to relish their unique journeys instead of measuring their success against others on social media, advocating that gradual efforts lead to significant transformations.