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Shakira and Katy Perry All Set to Perform For Anant Ambani Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding Event

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After a spectacular first pre-wedding ceremony in Jamnagar, Gujarat, billionaire Mukesh and Nita Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and fiancée Radhika Merchant are gearing up for a second pre-wedding celebration aboard a cruise from Italy to Switzerland, named “La Vite E Un Viaggio,” an Italian phrase meaning “life is a journey.”

Global pop stars Katy Perry and Shakira are reportedly set to perform at Reliance Industries’ pre-wedding bash. The real question is: What will the pop stars charge for their performance at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s second pre-wedding celebration?

According to a report by the British tabloid The Sun, the ‘I Kissed A Girl’ singer is being paid a staggering amount of “millions” to perform live at the Ambani’s pre-wedding cruise festivities.

An anonymous source close to the billionaire family told The Sun that Katy Perry will headline a five-hour-long party on the cruise.

“They have invited 800 guests who are currently on a space-themed cruise around Europe, with stops in Barcelona and Genoa. The cruise will arrive in Cannes on Friday for the grand celebration at a £40 million estate,” the insider shared with the tabloid.

“The party itself will only last five hours, but Katy will headline it, and a DJ will also be flown in as part of the top-tier entertainment. Afterward, guests will enjoy a spectacular fireworks display from a small armada of ships waiting in the Bay of Cannes. When they say no expense has been spared, they mean it,” the insider added.

The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ Colombian singer Shakira will also be performing her biggest hits at the party, reportedly charging ₹10 – ₹15 crore for the event according to The Hola.

Pop diva Rihanna, who performed for the Ambani’s guests in January, was paid $9 million.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are set to tie the knot on July 12 in Mumbai.

The wedding ceremony will take place in the traditional Hindu Vedic style at the Jio World Convention Centre in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC).

Azam Khan Gets 10-Year Jail in 2016 Forced Eviction Case

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On Thursday, the special MP/MLA court in Rampur sentenced senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan to a maximum of 10 years in prison and imposed a fine of ₹14 lakh. He and another individual were found guilty in an eight-year-old case involving the forcible eviction, looting, and demolition of a house in the Dungarpur Asra Awas Yojana colony in Rampur in 2016, according to senior prosecution officers.

District government advocate Seema Rana stated that the court convicted Azam Khan and contractor Barkat Ali on Wednesday. Khan received a 10-year prison sentence and a ₹14 lakh fine, while Barkat Ali was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined ₹6 lakh. MP/MLA court judge Vijay Kumar pronounced the judgment.

Senior prosecution officer Shiv Prakash Pandey said the case was filed by plaintiff Abrar at the Ganj police station. Abrar alleged that on December 6, 2016, Ale Hasan and Barkat Ali Contractor entered his house, assaulted him, attempted to kill him, and then demolished and looted the house.

Pandey explained that Azam Khan was accused of conspiracy in the case. The court found the duo guilty under several IPC sections, including 392 (robbery), 452 (house trespass), 504 (intentional insult), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 120-B (criminal conspiracy).

The file of retired deputy superintendent of police Ale Hasan was separated due to a high court order staying his proceedings. The trial continued for Azam Khan and Barkat Ali Contractor.

On January 31, 2024, Khan was sentenced to seven years in prison in another case related to the same incident, although he was acquitted in two other related cases. The charges were filed against him and others in 2019 after the BJP government took power in the state in 2017. This is the third case in which Khan has been sentenced since July 2023. Previously, he received a two-year jail term in a hate speech case from the Rampur MP/MLA court on July 15, 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Frustrations Over Telangana Phone Tappings After Police’s Confession

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The Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) of the Telangana police tapped the mobile phones of approximately 1,200 individuals, including political leaders, social activists, members of student organizations, businesspeople, judges, lawyers, and journalists during the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) regime led by K. Chandrasekhar Rao. This was confessed by a suspended deputy superintendent of police, Duggyala Praneeth Rao, to the police.

Praneeth Rao, who led the special operations team (SOT) in the SIB, made his confession statement before the Panjagutta police on March 13, which became public on Wednesday.

Similar confession statements from retired deputy commissioner of police P. Radha Kishan Rao and additional superintendents of police N. Bhujanga Rao and M. Thirupathanna have previously revealed details about the telephone tapping case. The former SIB chief, T. Prabhakar Rao, who is the prime accused, remains at large.

Praneeth Rao had been part of Prabhakar Rao’s team in the SIB since 2017 and received an out-of-turn promotion to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in March 2023. He was made in charge of the SOT ahead of the assembly elections in Telangana in November 2023.

In his confession statement, reviewed by HT, Praneeth Rao admitted that he and his team of 56 monitored opposition leaders and their funders, and intercepted vehicles transferring money. “We prepared profiles of around 1,200 persons, mostly political rivals of the BRS, with the help of a technological tool provided by a private firm, M/s Convergence Innovation Labs, Hyderabad. We reported directly to Prabhakar Rao, who provided all necessary support,” he said.

He confessed that the targets for profiling or surveillance were assigned by Prabhakar Rao and retired additional Superintendent of Police Venugopal Rao.

After the Congress government led by A. Revanth Reddy was formed on December 7, the intelligence department informed the chief minister about the missing data from computers and hard disks, which had been replaced with new ones.

An internal probe was ordered, leading to Praneeth Rao’s suspension and the Panjagutta police registering a criminal case against him on March 10. By March 13, police arrested Praneeth Rao, and based on his information, subsequently arrested Radha Kishan Rao, Bhujanga Rao, and Tirupathanna over the next two weeks.

The arrested officers are in judicial custody, while Prabhakar Rao, the prime accused, fled to the United States, prompting a lookout notice against him.

Telangana Congress official spokesperson Ch. Dayakar stated that the state government will not spare anyone involved in the phone tapping during the previous BRS regime. The party has urged the chief minister to dismiss all implicated officers and seize their assets. He questioned how the alleged phone tapping occurred without the knowledge of the top leaders in the previous government.

OpenAI Closes Down Influence Networks With Its Tools in China, Russia

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OpenAI announced that it has disrupted five covert influence operations in the past three months. These operations, originating from Russia, China, Iran, and Israel, accessed the company’s AI products to manipulate public opinion or influence political outcomes while concealing their true identities.

This report from OpenAI comes amid growing concerns about AI’s role in global elections this year. OpenAI detailed how these influence networks utilized its tools to deceive people more efficiently, generating text and images with greater volume and fewer language errors than humans could alone. However, OpenAI concluded that these campaigns ultimately failed to significantly extend their reach using the company’s services.

Ben Nimmo, the principal investigator on OpenAI’s Intelligence and Investigations team, stated in a press briefing that the report aims to address questions about the impact of generative AI on influence operations. OpenAI defined these targets as covert “influence operations,” which are deceptive attempts to manipulate public opinion or influence political outcomes without disclosing the true identity or intentions of the actors. Unlike disinformation networks, these groups may promote factually correct information but do so in a misleading way.

While propaganda networks have long exploited social media platforms, their use of generative AI tools is relatively new. OpenAI identified that AI-generated material was used alongside traditional formats, such as manually written texts or memes on social media. Some networks also used OpenAI’s products to increase productivity by summarizing articles or debugging code for bots.

The identified networks included groups like the pro-Russian “Doppelganger,” the pro-Chinese “Spamouflage,” and an Iranian operation known as the International Union of Virtual Media (IUVM). OpenAI also discovered previously unknown networks from Russia and Israel.

One new Russian group, dubbed “Bad Grammar” by OpenAI, used AI models and Telegram to create a content-spamming pipeline. The group used OpenAI’s models to debug code for automated Telegram posts and generated comments in Russian and English using multiple accounts. OpenAI identified some AI-generated content through common AI error messages, such as “As an AI language model, I am here to assist.”

Despite the limited reach of these networks, Nimmo warned against complacency, noting that historically, influence operations can suddenly gain traction if unchecked. Nimmo acknowledged that other groups using AI tools might exist undetected.

Other companies, like Meta Platforms Inc., have made similar disclosures about influence operations. OpenAI is sharing threat indicators with industry peers to aid in detection efforts and plans to release more reports in the future.

Bank of America Expects a Massive Jump in Investment Banking Fees in Q2

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Bank of America’s investment banking fees are projected to increase by 10% to 15% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, CEO Brian Moynihan announced on Thursday. This comes after nearly two years of industry decline due to market volatility, rising interest rates, and geopolitical turmoil.

Moynihan also mentioned that trading revenue is expected to grow by a low single-digit percentage in the current quarter. While equities are performing strongly, revenue from fixed income remains mostly flat, he told investors at a conference.

Similarly, Goldman Sachs President John Waldron noted that equity capital markets are recovering, albeit more slowly than debt markets.

Wall Street executives have observed early signs of a broader recovery in investment banking as equities approach record highs and corporate clients adapt to prolonged high interest rates.

Moynihan highlighted that consumer spending continues to grow, though at a slower pace, and U.S. loan demand remains steady but not robust due to higher borrowing costs.

Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. lender, expects its net interest income (NII)—the difference between what it earns on loans and pays out on deposits—to be 1% below its forecast of $14 billion for the second quarter.

During the first-quarter earnings call in April, BofA Chief Financial Officer Alastair Borthwick indicated that NII would likely hit a low point in the second quarter before rising again in the second half of the year.

Shares of Bank of America fell 2% in afternoon trading.

Virat Kohli Talks About Availability For Warm-Up Game Against Bangladesh

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Will he or won’t he? Virat Kohli finally made a brief public appearance before joining the Indian squad for the ICC World T20 2024 on Thursday. Following a stellar season in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper has departed for the United States. Kohli was spotted by the paparazzi at the airport as he prepares to join Rohit Sharma’s Team India ahead of their warm-up game against Bangladesh.

The 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup might be the last opportunity for Kohli and Rohit to break India’s title drought in ICC events. The next T20 World Cup will be held in 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. By then, Rohit will be approaching 40 and Kohli will be 38. The next 50-over World Cup is scheduled for 2027, making this year’s tournament a crucial chance for both players to secure a winner’s medal on the grandest stage in the US and the Caribbean.

Kohli retained his place in the Indian T20I squad during the league stage of the IPL 2024. Leading the batting for the RCB franchise, he amassed 741 runs in 15 games. RCB reached the playoffs, but Kohli scored 33 in their defeat to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL Eliminator. He claimed the Orange Cap for the second time in his illustrious IPL career, having first won it in 2016 with 973 runs.

Kohli was the last player to join the Indian camp for the T20 World Cup. Hardik Pandya and Kohli were notable absentees in the first batch of arrivals earlier this week. Skipper Rohit, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel arrived in New York on Sunday. Team India will play their only World Cup warm-up against Bangladesh at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Ludhiana Suffers From Longest Heatwave in a Decade

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The ongoing heatwave, which began on May 15, has now become the longest in the Ludhiana over the past decade.

A heatwave, defined as a weather pattern where the maximum temperature remains above 40 degrees Celsius for several days, was last prolonged in 2013, lasting from April 17 to April 31 with temperatures ranging between 40 and 46.2 degrees Celsius.

Shivender, a scientist at the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Chandigarh centre, explained that the extended heatwave is due to winds coming from the dry and hot regions of Rajasthan. Additionally, the absence of western disturbances in May has contributed to the prolonged period of high temperatures, which have surpassed 46 degrees Celsius on multiple occasions. The last instance of temperatures exceeding 46 degrees in May was in 2013.

Dr. Pavneet Kaur Kingra, Director of the Department of Agricultural Meteorology at Punjab Agricultural University, noted that last year’s heatwave was brief, occurring from May 20-23, with maximum temperatures reaching 43.2 degrees Celsius due to rainfall. Last year, the month saw 48 mm of precipitation, while this year, western disturbances brought rain in March and April.

According to IMD officials, while the weekly weather forecast predicts temperatures will remain above 40 degrees until June 5, light showers are expected in the coming days. “We are anticipating a change in weather by Saturday, and some places even recorded drizzling last evening,” said officials.

Prince William and Kate Middleton all set to make major decisions about their three children

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Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton are facing a significant decision regarding their three children ahead of this year’s Trooping the Colour.

According to GB News’ Royal Correspondent, the couple has yet to decide if Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis will attend King Charles’ birthday parade, especially given Catherine’s absence from public events due to undergoing cancer treatment.

During the podcast Royal Record, GB News’ Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker and Digital Royal Editor Svar Nanan-Sen discussed the upcoming celebration. Trooping the Colour, which marks the monarch’s birthday, is held every June with senior Royal family members in attendance.

Svar Nanan-Sen highlighted Prince Louis’s reputation for “stealing the show” with his “cheeky” behavior and asked Cameron whether he believes the young royal will make an appearance this year. Louis previously garnered attention during the 2022 flypast for Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee, where he was photographed holding his ears.

Cameron responded, “I suspect we probably will,” referencing Prince George’s recent outing to Wembley with his father for the FA Cup Final. He noted that William seems comfortable with his children participating in public events, adding, “I suspect they probably would do it without their mother as well. Everyone loves seeing cheeky Louis on the balcony.”

Considering the family’s recent six-month absence from the spotlight, Cameron mentioned that the British public would likely welcome the royal children’s appearance. However, he emphasized that the decision rests with William and Catherine, acknowledging the potential challenges given Catherine’s condition. “If it is too much for them with the princess’ condition, I suspect the British public won’t be too upset,” he said.

While it is confirmed that King Charles will attend Trooping the Colour, the Royal family typically does not publicly confirm whether the children will be on the balcony.

Following Buckingham Palace’s announcement regarding King Charles and Prince William’s engagements ahead of the UK general elections, there was speculation about the King’s attendance at the parade. The palace stated that the King and William had postponed all engagements that could “divert attention” from the campaign.

Meanwhile, the army announced that the Number 9 Company, Irish Guards, had been selected to troop their color.

Chhota Rajan Gets Life Imprisonment in 2001 Mumbai hotelier Murder Case

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Chhota Rajan, an underworld don whose real name is Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, has been sentenced to life imprisonment following his conviction in the 2001 murder of hotelier Jaya Shetty. The judgment was delivered on Thursday by a Special court in Mumbai.

Special Judge AM Patil, who handles cases under the Maharashtra Control Of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), found Rajan guilty under the Indian Penal Code for murder.

Jaya Shetty, the owner of Golden Crown Hotel in central Mumbai and four other restaurants including one on Grant Road, was murdered on May 4, 2001. Facing extortion threats from the Chhota Rajan gang, Shetty had been provided police protection but had it withdrawn two months before the attack. He was shot dead by two alleged gang members on the hotel’s first floor. Shortly after the murder, Hemant Pujari, a close aide of Rajan, allegedly called the hotel threatening to harm Shetty’s family if extortion money was not paid. Pujari remains a wanted suspect.

The special court found that Chhota Rajan conspired to kill Shetty along with Ajay Mohite, Pramod Dhonde, and Rahul Pansare, who had been convicted earlier.

Chhota Rajan faces charges in about 70 cases in Maharashtra, including the high-profile 2011 murder of journalist J Dey. He was arrested at Bali airport in Indonesia on October 25, 2015, and deported to India. Since then, he has been held in judicial custody at Delhi’s high-security Tihar prison.

India Still Holds The Top Spot in ICC Rankings

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India, the inaugural T20 World Cup winners, maintain the top spot in the men’s T20I team rankings ahead of the upcoming tournament, co-hosted by the West Indies and USA from June 1-29. The West Indies, two-time champions, have climbed to fourth place, showcasing strong form ahead of the T20 showcase.

Following their 3-0 victory over South Africa, who dropped to seventh, the West Indies, winners of the 2012 and 2016 editions, are now ahead of New Zealand and South Africa. India leads the rankings, with 2021 champions Australia in second with 257 points, defending champions England in third with 254 points, and the West Indies just two points behind on 252.

New Zealand holds 250 points, while Pakistan and South Africa are tied at 244 points, with Pakistan slightly ahead on decimal points.

The West Indies’ players have benefited from their stellar performances in the home series before their opener against Papua New Guinea in Guyana on June 2. Opener Brandon King has moved up five places to eighth position after scoring 159 runs in the series, and Johnson Charles, named Player of the Match in the third T20I with 69 off 26 balls, has jumped 17 places to 20th. Kyle Mayers has climbed 12 places to 31st with a total of 102 runs, while left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has surged 84 places to 27th after taking eight wickets in the series.

In the latest weekly update, which also includes performances from the last two matches of the Bangladesh-USA series and the ongoing England-Pakistan series, England captain Jos Buttler has moved up to seventh position, Jonny Bairstow has risen eight places to 36th, and Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has advanced from 57th to 51st.

In the bowling rankings, Shaheen Afridi has moved up three places to 11th, and Imad Wasim has climbed 14 places to 38th. For the USA, Steven Taylor has made significant progress, moving up 28 places to 109th in the batting rankings, while Bangladesh’s Rishad Hussain has advanced 38 places to 52nd in the bowling rankings.

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