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Kamala Harris is accused of plagiarism in her 2009 book, Smart on Crime, by conservative activist Christopher Rufo, who claims that Harris lifted content from sources like Wikipedia without proper citation. Harris refutes these allegations, calling them politically motivated attacks. A review acknowledged minor citation issues but not intentional plagiarism. Rufo's accusations have drawn notable attention, but Harris maintains that her book included necessary citations, dismissing the claims as attempts to undermine her growing bipartisan support.

The four seats where byelection would be held are Ramgarh, Tarari, Belaganj, and Imamganj

TheCentres of Excellence will be led by top educational institutions, in consortium with industry partners and startups

High-energy swell waves are approaching the Indian coast from the distant southern Indian Ocean

Enquiry has revealed that there were ₹97 crore worth transactions from four mule accounts and they are involved in 254 cases across the country

India’s Ravichandran Ashwin applauded Pakistan's Kamran Ghulam on social media for his remarkable century on Test debut against England in Multan, filling in after Babar Azam's omission. Ghulam's century, a crucial knock featuring nine boundaries and a six, helped stabilize Pakistan after early losses, marking him as the 13th Pakistani player to score a debut century.

“The aircraft and passengers are being re-screened as per the laid down security protocol. Air India has activated agencies at the airport to assist the passengers until such time that their journey can resume,” the airline said

Alex Ferguson, the iconic former manager of Premier League side Manchester United, will step down as the club's global ambassador at the season's end. This move aligns with cost-cutting measures by INEOS, the new minority stakeholder. United is grappling with financial losses and a poor start to the season, putting manager Erik ten Hag under pressure.

Five flights, including Air India's Delhi-Chicago route, faced bomb threats online, prompting diversions and security drills. The Air India flight was diverted to Canada for checks, while other flights from Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air also underwent security inspections. Recent hoax threats have signaled ongoing security challenges in aviation.

The top official emphasised the importance of training the personnel to respond promptly to alerts during floods, fire accidents, and other calamities

The counting of votes for the two States will be on November 23. Bye-elections to 47 Assembly seats and the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat will be held on November 13.

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar called upon the media to self-introspect before publishing the exit polls verdict and also questioned the media on displaying early trends and leads on counting days

Thachat Viswanath Narendran, CEO of Tata Steel, has been elected as chairman of the World Steel Association, making him the second Indian in this role after JSW's Sajjan Jindal. Narendran joins the 17-member executive committee, which includes industry leaders like ArcelorMittal's LN Mittal. The association represents 85% of global steel production, making this election significant for the industry.

Wipro has expanded its hybrid work policy, effective October 1, allowing 30 extra remote workdays annually. 15 days can be used when unwell and 15 more for caregiving, subject to approval.

Australian captain Pat Cummins stressed the need to neutralise Jasprit Bumrah's threat for a win in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Cummins noted Australia's recent wins against India in ICC finals. The five-match series starts on November 22 in Perth. Team India, holding the trophy nearly ten years, aims to maintain their winning streak.

Sunil Bharti Mittal and Mukesh Ambani advocate a level playing field for the satellite broadband sector. Airtel calls for satellite companies to pay licensing fees and acquire spectrum through auctions, similar to traditional telecom operators. Airtel has partnered with Eutelsat OneWeb for satcom services and emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance.