Retail giant Walmart has confirmed that it is not advertising on Elon Musk-run X (formerly Twitter), according to a report by CNN. "We aren’t advertising on X as we’ve found other platforms to better reach our customers," a Walmart spokesperson was quoted as saying.

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who is set to essay the role of Hindi cinema’s iconic character of Don in his upcoming film ‘Don 3’, has spoken up on the criticism that he received even before he started working on the film. Ranveer, who was recently honoured at the Red Sea Film Festival, was subjected to online criticism for stepping into the role which was portrayed by Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan in Farhan Akhtar directed

Pakistan witnessed a notable surge in militant activities in November as the attacks rose by 34 per cent following a two-month decline. According to data from the ‘Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies’ (PICSS), a total of 63 attacks took place which resulted in 83 fatalities, including 37 security forces personnel and 33 civilian.

The stage is set for the counting of votes polled in the November 30 Telangana Assembly elections, on Sunday. Elaborate arrangements have been made for the counting which will be taken up on Sunday in all the centres. Chief Electoral Officer Vikas Raj said that the counting will begin at 8 a.m. at 49 counting centres for all 119 Assembly constituencies. Police have imposed prohibitory order around the centres and stepped-up security to maintain law and order.

While the mouth of the treasury has been opened by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan for the provision of basic facilities in the government schools of the state, the government is also taking the report of the facilities provided to the children from the district education officers and school heads. 

Haryana DGP Shatrujit Kapoor said that the safety of women will be the priority of Haryana Police. For this, ID cards of the respective auto drivers are being installed on the auto rickshaws. The data of every auto-taxi will now be with the police. Police is taking important steps to stop crimes against women. The DGP said, “A feedback cell of the state police will also take feedback from the complaining women. Any type of complaints will be resolved every week by the teams of the concerned police station.

Orders issued by the Director of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Chandigarh, directing compliance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Following an appeal by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, the Chandigarh administration has issued orders banning the use, sale, manufacture and trade of glue traps for rodent control in the union territory.

Vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with the vitamin deficiency, claims a major clinical trial of over 8,000 kids. Around one-third of children have at least one fracture before the age of 18. This is a major global health issue, as childhood fractures can lead to life years of disability and/or poor quality of life.

The final voter turnout in Telangana Assembly elections held on Thursday was 71.34 per cent, according to the Election Commission of India. After the polling came to an end at 5 p.m. on Thursday, the approximate voter turnout was put at 63.94 per cent. The figure was revised later as the polling continued in some constituencies till 9.30 p.m.

The investigation into the female foeticide scam in Karnataka has revealed some shocking truths. The police said that Manjula -- the arrested head nurse -- has revealed that the 12-week-old foetuses were thrown into dustbins along with medical waste and in four days, they would decompose.