Why are Walmart's Waltons nearly 5x richer than Reliance's Ambanis?
Walmart owners Walton family is nearly 5x richer than Reliance Group owners Ambani family, as per Bloomberg data. One of the primary reasons for this is Waltons' scale, generating $681 billion annually and serving 270 million customers/week. With over 10,750 Walmart stores worldwide, Waltons have global consumer exposure while Ambanis' diversified oil-to-chemicals empire is largely India-centric.
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Walmart owners Walton family is nearly 5x richer than Reliance Group owners Ambani family, as per Bloomberg data. One of the primary reasons for this is Waltons' scale, generating $681 billion annually and serving 270 million customers/week. With over 10,750 Walmart stores worldwide, Waltons have global consumer exposure while Ambanis' diversified oil-to-chemicals empire is largely India-centric.
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Mallika Sherawat attends Trump's Christmas dinner at White House, shares pics
Actress Mallika Sherawat shared pictures and videos after attending Christmas dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump in the White House. "Being invited to the White House Christmas dinner feels completely surreal- Grateful," she wrote on Instagram. She posted videos of Trump speaking at the event apart from photos of the invite.
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06:25 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Actress Mallika Sherawat shared pictures and videos after attending Christmas dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump in the White House. "Being invited to the White House Christmas dinner feels completely surreal- Grateful," she wrote on Instagram. She posted videos of Trump speaking at the event apart from photos of the invite.
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Never said I'd be K'taka CM for 2.5 yrs: Siddaramaiah on CM change
Amid speculations over a possible change in leadership in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah on Friday said that he would remain in office for the full five-year term. He said, "I never said that I would be the Chief Minister for two-and-a-half years." He added, "I am confident that the high command will allow me to complete five years' term."
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06:23 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Amid speculations over a possible change in leadership in Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah on Friday said that he would remain in office for the full five-year term. He said, "I never said that I would be the Chief Minister for two-and-a-half years." He added, "I am confident that the high command will allow me to complete five years' term."
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AI vending machine gives items for free, offers to buy underwear for office & loses ₹90,000
Anthropic's AI-powered vending machine, set up at WSJ's office, sold its entire inventory for free after being manipulated into thinking it was a 1962 Soviet-era machine and lost $1,000 (₹90,000). It was talked into selling a PS5 and a live fish for free for "marketing purposes". The AI also offered to buy stun guns, cigarettes and underwear for the office.
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06:59 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Anthropic's AI-powered vending machine, set up at WSJ's office, sold its entire inventory for free after being manipulated into thinking it was a 1962 Soviet-era machine and lost $1,000 (₹90,000). It was talked into selling a PS5 and a live fish for free for "marketing purposes". The AI also offered to buy stun guns, cigarettes and underwear for the office.
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Tharoor quotes Vajpayee amid B'desh protests, says 'Can't change geography'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor quoted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee amid violent protests in Bangladesh. "As Vajpayee Sahib famously said about Pakistan, we cannot change our geography...we are where we are, they (Bangladesh) are where they are...they should learn to work with us," Tharoor stated. Protests erupted after the death of anti-India leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor quoted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee amid violent protests in Bangladesh. "As Vajpayee Sahib famously said about Pakistan, we cannot change our geography...we are where we are, they (Bangladesh) are where they are...they should learn to work with us," Tharoor stated. Protests erupted after the death of anti-India leader Sharif Osman Hadi.
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313 kg silver, cash seized from Delhi travel agent in 'dunki' case
ED has seized cash worth ₹4.62 crore, 313-kg silver and six kg of gold bullion totalling around ₹19.13 crore from a Delhi-based travel agent during raids across three cities in the 'dunki' route case. Chats with other involved persons and evidence regarding the nexus were also found. Documents related to the 'dunki' business were also recovered from a Haryana player.
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ED has seized cash worth ₹4.62 crore, 313-kg silver and six kg of gold bullion totalling around ₹19.13 crore from a Delhi-based travel agent during raids across three cities in the 'dunki' route case. Chats with other involved persons and evidence regarding the nexus were also found. Documents related to the 'dunki' business were also recovered from a Haryana player.
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97 lakh voters deleted in draft rolls in Tamil Nadu, 73 lakh voters removed in Gujarat
Over 97 lakh voters have been deleted from Tamil Nadu's draft roll after the Special Intensive Revision while enumeration forms have been collected from 5.43 crore voters. The voters have been deleted over several reasons such as migration, death and duplication, among others. Over 73 lakh voters were removed from Gujarat's draft roll while 4.34 crore voters were found valid.
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07:13 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Over 97 lakh voters have been deleted from Tamil Nadu's draft roll after the Special Intensive Revision while enumeration forms have been collected from 5.43 crore voters. The voters have been deleted over several reasons such as migration, death and duplication, among others. Over 73 lakh voters were removed from Gujarat's draft roll while 4.34 crore voters were found valid.
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52 schemes named after Gandhi family: Govt on MGNREGA renaming
Amid the debate over replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused the Gandhi family of glorifying themselves by naming schemes, awards, airports, etc., after them. "A total of 25 state-level schemes are named after Rajiv Gandhi, 27 after Indira Gandhi....98 educational institutions are named after them and Jawaharlal Nehru," he said.
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07:02 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Amid the debate over replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Bill, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused the Gandhi family of glorifying themselves by naming schemes, awards, airports, etc., after them. "A total of 25 state-level schemes are named after Rajiv Gandhi, 27 after Indira Gandhi....98 educational institutions are named after them and Jawaharlal Nehru," he said.
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India to face Pakistan in Under-19 Asia Cup final on Sunday
India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 semi-final at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday. With this, they reached the Under-19 Asia Cup final for the 10th time. Meanwhile, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in their semi-final. India and Pakistan will face each other in the final on Sunday.
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07:18 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 semi-final at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday. With this, they reached the Under-19 Asia Cup final for the 10th time. Meanwhile, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by eight wickets in their semi-final. India and Pakistan will face each other in the final on Sunday.
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Dileep-starrer 'Bha Bha Ba' slammed for kidnapping, rape joke
Actor Dileep's latest film 'Bha Bha Ba' released days after his acquittal in a 2017 rape case. The film has already garnered criticism for a scene showing character 'Radar', a "professional kidnapper", who suggests he "kidnapped and milked Ramani". Criticising the sexual undertones, a user wrote, "Even by pathetic standards of his movies, this is something bordering on criminal mentality."
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07:15 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Actor Dileep's latest film 'Bha Bha Ba' released days after his acquittal in a 2017 rape case. The film has already garnered criticism for a scene showing character 'Radar', a "professional kidnapper", who suggests he "kidnapped and milked Ramani". Criticising the sexual undertones, a user wrote, "Even by pathetic standards of his movies, this is something bordering on criminal mentality."
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What happens when a person wears new clothes without washing them?
Dr Manjusha Agarwal advised people to wash new clothes before wearing them as they often carry chemicals, dyes or finishing agents used during manufacturing. "These can cause skin irritation, rashes or allergies, especially for people with sensitive skin...Clothes also pass through many hands during production, packing and shopping, which means they may carry dust, dirt or even germs," she stated.
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07:41 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Dr Manjusha Agarwal advised people to wash new clothes before wearing them as they often carry chemicals, dyes or finishing agents used during manufacturing. "These can cause skin irritation, rashes or allergies, especially for people with sensitive skin...Clothes also pass through many hands during production, packing and shopping, which means they may carry dust, dirt or even germs," she stated.
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India squad for T20 World Cup 2026 to be announced tomorrow
The BCCI will announce Team India squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. The tournament will begin on February 7 and go on until March 8. Notably, India are the defending T20 World Cup champions. India's squad for T20I series against New Zealand will also be announced on Saturday.
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07:37 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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The BCCI will announce Team India squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. The tournament will begin on February 7 and go on until March 8. Notably, India are the defending T20 World Cup champions. India's squad for T20I series against New Zealand will also be announced on Saturday.
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Google & YouTube down in India
Google and YouTube temporarily stopped working for thousands of users across India. According to data available on downdetector.in, 54% users reported server connection issues and 35% users reported issues with YouTube's website. For Google users, 80% faced issues with the website, while 14% faced issues with Google Search. Affected users are reporting seeing 502 error message.
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07:36 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Google and YouTube temporarily stopped working for thousands of users across India. According to data available on downdetector.in, 54% users reported server connection issues and 35% users reported issues with YouTube's website. For Google users, 80% faced issues with the website, while 14% faced issues with Google Search. Affected users are reporting seeing 502 error message.
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Video shows IAS officer backing 'caste-based mindset' in MP
A video of IAS officer Meenakshi Singh from Anusuchit Jati and Janjati Adhikari Evam Karmachari Sangh (AJJAKS) conference in Bhopal has surfaced, in which she is seen making controversial remarks, saying people should've caste-based mindset. She said having caste identity and caste-based sentiments is need of hour, and alleged that discrimination within Savarna community happens through surnames.
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07:34 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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A video of IAS officer Meenakshi Singh from Anusuchit Jati and Janjati Adhikari Evam Karmachari Sangh (AJJAKS) conference in Bhopal has surfaced, in which she is seen making controversial remarks, saying people should've caste-based mindset. She said having caste identity and caste-based sentiments is need of hour, and alleged that discrimination within Savarna community happens through surnames.
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Woman whose niqab was pulled by Bihar CM will join duty: Official
Amid rumours that woman doctor had declined a government job in Bihar after CM Nitish Kumar pulled her niqab while awarding her degree, an official clarified that she will join duty. "She will join duty from December 20. She has to first join Government Tibbi College and Hospital...and later she will be shifted to her place of posting," official said.
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07:57 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Amid rumours that woman doctor had declined a government job in Bihar after CM Nitish Kumar pulled her niqab while awarding her degree, an official clarified that she will join duty. "She will join duty from December 20. She has to first join Government Tibbi College and Hospital...and later she will be shifted to her place of posting," official said.
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Married person can't enter in live-in without getting divorce: HC
A married person cannot legally enter into a live-in relationship with a third person without first obtaining a divorce, the Allahabad High Court said. "Right to Personal Liberty is not absolute...freedom of one person extincts where the statutory right of another person starts," the court stated. It dismissed the petition of a live-in relationship couple seeking protection.
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08:20 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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A married person cannot legally enter into a live-in relationship with a third person without first obtaining a divorce, the Allahabad High Court said. "Right to Personal Liberty is not absolute...freedom of one person extincts where the statutory right of another person starts," the court stated. It dismissed the petition of a live-in relationship couple seeking protection.
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PM Modi awards 90-yr-old yoga teacher, stops him from touching his feet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded 90-year-old yoga teacher Professor Laxmankumar V Sannellappanavar for his contributions to yoga and stopped him from touching his feet on Friday. A video showed Professor Laxman, who arrived in a wheelchair, standing up to receive the award, while PM Modi was seen holding his hands and bowing before him before giving the award.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded 90-year-old yoga teacher Professor Laxmankumar V Sannellappanavar for his contributions to yoga and stopped him from touching his feet on Friday. A video showed Professor Laxman, who arrived in a wheelchair, standing up to receive the award, while PM Modi was seen holding his hands and bowing before him before giving the award.
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Hardik Pandya creates history, smashes fastest-ever T20I fifty in India
Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Friday created history by smashing the fastest-ever T20I fifty on Indian soil. The 32-year-old took 16 balls to score his half-century in the fifth T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad. Overall, it is the second-fastest fifty by an Indian after Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball fifty against England in Durban in 2007.
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08:55 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Friday created history by smashing the fastest-ever T20I fifty on Indian soil. The 32-year-old took 16 balls to score his half-century in the fifth T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad. Overall, it is the second-fastest fifty by an Indian after Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball fifty against England in Durban in 2007.
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TN man dies by suicide, BJP says 'He was anguished by Deepam row'
A 40-year-old man, Poorna Chandran, allegedly died by self-immolation on Thursday inside a police booth near the Madurai Corporation office in Tamil Nadu. BJP state president K Annamalai claimed that he was anguished over the DMK government not allowing devotees to light Karthigai Deepam atop the Thiruparankundram hill. The police reportedly found the man's voice notes criticising DMK.
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08:47 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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A 40-year-old man, Poorna Chandran, allegedly died by self-immolation on Thursday inside a police booth near the Madurai Corporation office in Tamil Nadu. BJP state president K Annamalai claimed that he was anguished over the DMK government not allowing devotees to light Karthigai Deepam atop the Thiruparankundram hill. The police reportedly found the man's voice notes criticising DMK.
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Canada busts luxury car theft ring, 20 held including 8 Indian-origin people
Canadian authorities have arrested 20 people, including eight who bear names of apparent Indian-origin, in an automobile theft network. They recovered 306 stolen vehicles destined for markets in Middle East and West Africa through freight-forwarding companies. Raids across multiple locations seized cash, firearms, shipping documents, and forklifts, exposing a sophisticated transnational operation.
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09:14 pm Friday, 19 December, 2025
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Canadian authorities have arrested 20 people, including eight who bear names of apparent Indian-origin, in an automobile theft network. They recovered 306 stolen vehicles destined for markets in Middle East and West Africa through freight-forwarding companies. Raids across multiple locations seized cash, firearms, shipping documents, and forklifts, exposing a sophisticated transnational operation.
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