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ICAI CA Inter, Foundation Result 2024 Declared: ICAI announced the results for the CA Foundation and Intermediate exams held in September 2024. Candidates can check their scores on the official ICAI websites. The exams marked the first September session for these qualifications, with detailed exam dates and pass rates provided for the June 2024 session.

Elon Musk purchased two adjacent properties worth $35 million in Austin, Texas, intending to have his children and their mothers reside nearby for better family cohesion.

Chinese authorities have tightened controls on Halloween celebrations in major cities, especially Shanghai, due to concerns about social dissent. Police have imposed crowd control measures and restricted costume gatherings, contrasting with last year's more tolerant approach. The crackdown reflects broader scepticism towards Western cultural traditions and efforts to curb public expression amid social and economic frustrations.

The Karnataka high court granted interim bail for six weeks to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, the prime accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. Darshan, experiencing medical issues, requested surgery at a private hospital. Renukaswamy was allegedly killed after sending obscene messages to Darshan’s friend, Pavithra Gowda.

Canadian officials have admitted leaking information to The Washington Post about India's alleged interference in Canadian affairs, including the killing of a Sikh activist. Trudeau's national security adviser, Nathalie Drouin, confirmed the leak, prompting criticism from opposition MPs who argue Canadians were not informed. Drouin defended the action as part of a strategy to present Canada's side.

Apple has introduced call recording feature with iOS 18.1, compatible with iPhone 11 and newer models. Users can initiate recording during a call, which saves in the Notes app. Transcriptions of recorded calls are available, offering options to play, search, copy, and delete the audio recordings and their transcripts.

India's potential participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan is a topic of discussion. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is confident about the event's success with all teams participating. Safety concerns remain a major issue, emphasized by former cricketer Harbhajan Singh. Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan hopes for India's attendance.

In Telangana, a major reduction in core engineering seats has led experienced professors to take up delivery and odd jobs. Many teachers now face financial difficulties and work long hours to support their families. Teaching courses have significantly cut seats, leaving faculty members to seek alternative sources of income after decades of service.

Salman Khan has got a new death threat, with a ransom demand of Rs 2 crore. The Worli Police have registered a case under sections 354(2) and 308(4) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the unknown sender.

At a rally on the Ellipse, Kamala Harris pledged to heal America from divisiveness, contrasting her approach with Donald Trump's. She emphasized listening to experts and opponents, addressing immigration and economy issues, highlighting policy initiatives like a federal price gouging ban and capping insulin prices.

Israel has warned Iran of severe retaliation if further missile attacks occur, promising to deploy more powerful capabilities. This follows recent airstrikes by Israel on Iranian military targets. In response, Iran's foreign minister insists on holding Israel accountable, while Iranian officials claim minimal damage from the strikes, indicating the conflict is ongoing and tensions remain high.

Recent satellite images reveal that an Israeli attack likely inflicted significant damage on a Revolutionary Guard base in Shahroud, Iran, involved in ballistic missile development. The incident underscores the ongoing tension and military activities between the two nations, with potential implications for Iran's missile production capabilities and overall defense strategy.

David Warner hinted at a potential return to play for Australia in the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy, but his wife, Candice, has firmly dismissed the speculation. Despite Warner's readiness to make a comeback, she confirmed that it will not be happening. India will play Australia in a series of five Tests starting November 22.

Nishad Yusuf, a renowned Malayalam editor, was found dead in his apartment in Kochi, suspected to be a suicide. Known for his work in films like 'Unda' and 'Thallumaala,' Nishad recently won the Kerala State Award for Best Editor. His sudden demise comes just before the release of 'Kanguva,' a highly anticipated Tamil film he edited, slated for November 14. Nishad also worked on the upcoming Mammootty starrer 'Bazooka.' His passing has left the film industry in shock.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was near 89,050, Nifty was around 24,350.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's criticism over the non-implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi. Kejriwal defended the Delhi government's free medical treatment program and accused the Ayushman Bharat Yojana of irregularities. He urged Modi to adopt the Delhi model nationwide for effective public health benefits.

The US State Department has denied claims of considering the expulsion of Indian diplomats amid India-Canada tension. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated he is unaware of any such expulsion. Discussions between US and Indian officials are ongoing concerning former Indian employee Vikash Yadav, wanted by the FBI for an alleged assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

The US State Department has welcomed the reduction in tensions along the India-China border following recent troop disengagements. The US, though observing developments closely, played no role in the resolution. Both nations are verifying the vacation of positions in Depsang and Demchok areas. This move follows a new patrolling agreement announced by India aimed at restoring pre-2020 conditions.

Forest minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered legal action for the illegal axing of trees on 599 acres of forest land in Peenya-Jalahalli for movie shooting. Despite being declared as reserved forest, Hindustan Machine Tools reportedly cleared vegetation and rented out parts of the land, violating forest regulations.