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Agartala, Dec 21, 2024 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the Union Cabinet recently decided to establish three semiconductor units in the northeast for the development of the semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem which would create 20,000 direct jobs and 60,000 indirect job opportunities. While addressing the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC), the Home Minister said that one of the three semiconductor units, Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Private Limited, would be set up in Assam with an investment of approximately Rs 27,000 crore, which would be the largest investment so far. Shah said that keeping this future potential in mind, the Union Ministry of Education is preparing courses in collaboration with universities in the northeast to equip the youth with relevant education and knowledge. He emphasised that this would generate a large number of jobs for the youth in all eight states of the Northeast. The Home Minister said that in the last 10 years, due to the unprecedented development of infrastructure in the northeast, not only has the physical distance been reduced, but Prime Minister Modi has also worked to bridge the distance between the people of this region and Delhi. Shah said that when Prime Minister Modi gave priority to the Northeast himself, it naturally became the priority of the entire central government. Noting that today the northeast region is on the path of development despite much diversity, he said that 10 years ago, more than 200 tribal groups and more than 195 dialects and languages of the region had become our weakness in a way, causing different kinds of conflicts. It is Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has done the work of converting that weakness into strength and power and more than 200 tribal groups, due to their cultural diversity, have become the centre of attraction for the entire world, and over 195 dialects and languages have contributed to making the northeast one of the 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world. The Home Minister said that there are more than 7,500 species of flowers in the northeast alone, along with various types of wildlife and water resources. The Modi government has made significant efforts over the past 10 years to preserve these natural diversities and transform the region into a preferred tourist destination, he added. Shah mentioned that during former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government, the Ministry of DONER (Development of North Eastern Region) was established. Saying that the Modi government has left no stone unturned in preserving the culture of the northeast, he mentioned that it was the Modi government that worked to include most languages from the northeast in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. He noted that now, it is time to give a big push to the country’s efforts to become a 5 trillion dollar economy through the development of the northeast region. Shah mentioned that for this, the ministries of DONER and the North Eastern Council (NEC) are working to implement the mantra of “Act East, Act Fast, and Act First.” The Union Home Minister said that over the past 50 years, the NEC has served as an important platform for discussing the aspirations, needs, and potential solutions to challenges, and has worked to become the blueprint for the development of the Northeast. He stated that in the last 10 years, violent incidents in the northeast have reduced by 71 per cent, and civilian deaths have reduced by 86 per cent. He added that nearly 10,574 insurgents have surrendered, and due to several peace agreements, the Central Government has succeeded in establishing peace across the northeast. Shah said that the allocation under the PM-DevINE scheme was approximately Rs 6600 crore, but it would soon be increased to Rs 9,000 crore. He mentioned that for the development of the northeast, more than 111 projects, including roads, power, education, healthcare services, sports infrastructure, and tourism are being implemented. He added that from 2014-15, the budget for the northeast has increased by 153 per cent, and through the Bamboo Mission, the government has set an ambitious goal to make the entire northeast prosperous. Regarding the flood problem in the northeast states, the Home Minister said that by using technology to create pathways in the natural course, the budget for constructing roads could be reduced by at least 30 per cent.(Agency)

Mercedes Mone on online criticism: I don’t let words affect meSamsung has kicked off its Black Friday sale early this year and it has tons of stuff on sale for gamers, such as the Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB) gaming monitor. This is an ultra-wide, 34-inch monitor with an OLED panel that Samsung released earlier this year and it offers quite a few benefits to any gamer who wants something exquisite for their gaming purposes but without spending over $1,000 to get it. What’s interesting is that normally you would have to spend over that price for this monitor. Its full retail price is $1,199.99. However, because of Samsung’s Black Friday sale, it’s currently available for only $648.99. That’s a total savings of $551 and that’s a really good price for a really good monitor. There are a few standout features to look for here. It has a high refresh rate for example, and that’s definitely something you want in a gaming monitor if you value smooth gameplay visuals. For this monitor, the refresh rate is 175Hz which is going to be plenty for any game you decide to put up on-screen. Although, the ultra-competitive players out there may want something higher. For gamers who may not yet have their PC or console hooked up, you can still play games with the Odyssey G8 (G85SB). It has Samsung Gaming Hub built-in so all you would need to do is connect the monitor to your Wi-Fi network. Then sign into any one of the available cloud gaming apps including Xbox Game Pass, GeForce NOW, and Utomik. It also has this really cool lighting feature with Samsung’s CoreSync and CoreLighting+. What this does is take in-game colors and project them through the CoreSync lighting ring on the back of the monitor. So if it’s close enough to the wall you get to see those mimicked colors blasting off the wall to create a more immersive experience while gaming. It’s a very cool effect. This is just one of several gaming monitors that Samsung is discounting for Black Friday, too. So if this doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, there’s a good chance Samsung has something that will. Buy at Samsung

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Hope Adebayo rushed for 123 yards and two scores, Tak Tateoka threw a touchdown pass and St. Thomas-Minnesota rolled to a 32-9 victory over Dayton on Saturday in a season finale. Dayton scored first on a 24-yard field goal by Danny Baker, but the Tommies (6-6, 5-3 Pioneer Football League) responded with 25 unanswered points on its way to a 22-point advantage at halftime. Adebayo gave the Tommies the lead with an 11-yard touchdown run. Tateoka connected with Colin Chase for a 42-yard score and a 14-3 lead early in the second quarter. Ryan Calcagno returned a fumble 34 yards for a touchdown and senior defensive back Grif Wurtz ran it in for the two-point conversion. Ben Holland kicked a 31-yard field goal with 68 seconds left before intermission. Adebayo bulled his way into the end zone on the first play of the fourth quarter to up the Tommies' lead to 32-3. Drew VanVleet threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jake Coleman late to complete the scoring for the Flyers (6-5, 4-4). Tateoka completed 12 of 21 passes for 136 yards with one interception for St. Thomas-Minnesota. Adebayo did his damage on 22 carries. Chase finished with seven receptions for 101 yards. VanVleet totaled 198 yards on 23-for-43 passing with three interceptions. Coleman caught 10 passes for 107 yards. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and The Associated PressNow the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable or if Trump's other picks could exceed Republicans' capacity to overlook red flags.The Peace Fund Committee for Victims of Insecurity, established by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has made a cash donation of N1 million each to the families of victims of insecurity in Enugu and Ebonyi States. This is in continuation of its mission of bringing relief to victims of insecurity in Nigeria. A statement by the Publicity Secretary of the Fund Committee, Sam Hart on Sunday stated that Enugu outreach event held at the Nigerian Police Officers Mess where the Chairman of the Fund, Chief Daniel Akwari, emphasized the initiative’s purpose. He explained that the Peace Fund, an arm of the Peace in the South-East Project (PISE-P), was created by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu to support families of security officers affected by Nigeria’s insecurity crisis, especially in the South-East. Akwari highlighted the Peace Fund’s commitment to non-kinetic solutions in addressing insecurity in the region. Similarly, the Secretary of the Fund Committee, Mary Ikoku, stressed that the mission goes beyond financial support to include psycho-social care, ensuring the emotional well-being of victims’ families. Representing the Enugu State Police Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Administration), Islani Okereke commended the Peace Fund Committee for the kind gestures. He described the mission as complementary to the Nigerian Police High Command’s efforts to support bereaved families, expressing deep gratitude to the Deputy Speaker and his team. In their responses, the beneficiaries in Enugu, including Nkasiobi Jennifer, Agnes Edet Essang, and Nwoga Blessing, expressed heartfelt appreciation, saying the initiative had wiped away their tears. The Committee also proceeded to Ebonyi State, where they were hosted at the Nigerian Police Command Headquarters in Abakaliki. Represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Mohammed, the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police, Anthonia Adaku Uche-Anya, welcomed the outreach, expressing gratitude to Kalu for helping to provide succour to the families. Beneficiaries such as Ekuma Blessing, Mrs. Ona Esther, and Egede Praise received financial aid and relief materials, expressing their profound gratitude. The Committee announced that Anambra State is the next destination for the outreach, with plans to extend the initiative to other regions of Nigeria severely impacted by insecurity. It will be recalled that in June this year, the Deputy Speaker inaugurated the seven-member Peace Fund Committee to raise financial assistance for victims of insecurity nationwide on the heels of the brutal murder of two military personnel in Aba, Abia State. Leading a condolence visit of PISE-P to the families of the soldiers killed at the 144 Battalion Headquarters in Asa, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, Kalu subsequently made a personal donation of N10 million to start off the Fund. The Deputy Speaker later tasked the Committee on gathering accurate demographic data of affected families and engaging individuals, corporate organisations, and agencies to support the Fund. “Remembering the widows and family members of our fallen heroes in the security forces will make them proud that their husbands did not labor in vain and motivate those still serving to give their all,” Kalu said. It would be recalled that the Fund Committee penultimate week visited Abia and Imo states where a total of 24 families of slain policemen received financial aid and relief materials.

KE Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:BEKE – Get Free Report ) shares dropped 3.7% on Friday . The company traded as low as $18.93 and last traded at $19.24. Approximately 1,545,127 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 83% from the average daily volume of 9,363,623 shares. The stock had previously closed at $19.98. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several brokerages recently issued reports on BEKE. Bank of America raised shares of KE from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $24.00 to $28.00 in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Citigroup assumed coverage on shares of KE in a research note on Tuesday, September 10th. They set a “buy” rating and a $23.80 target price on the stock. Read Our Latest Research Report on BEKE KE Price Performance Institutional Trading of KE Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of BEKE. Point72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd. acquired a new position in KE during the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its holdings in KE by 2,662.2% in the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 3,287 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 3,168 shares during the last quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. increased its position in KE by 334,500.0% during the 3rd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 3,346 shares of the company’s stock valued at $67,000 after purchasing an additional 3,345 shares during the period. Venturi Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in KE by 5,089.9% during the 3rd quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $82,000 after purchasing an additional 4,021 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Signaturefd LLC lifted its position in shares of KE by 12.5% in the 2nd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 7,781 shares of the company’s stock worth $110,000 after purchasing an additional 866 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 39.34% of the company’s stock. KE Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) KE Holdings Inc, through its subsidiaries, engages in operating an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in the People's Republic of China. It operates through four segments: Existing Home Transaction Services, New Home Transaction Services, Home Renovation and Furnishing, and Emerging and Other Services. Read More Receive News & Ratings for KE Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for KE and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Trump’s Son Posts About Buying Canada, Greenland, Panama Canal on Amazon

Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against AustraliaAmid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder , Colorado , refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family’s home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note had been left behind. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet’s killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.” In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. “What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come into detectives," he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the “media circus” surrounding the case. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet's clothing that pointed to the involvement of an “unexplained third party” in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys “victims of this crime.” John Ramsey has continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado’s governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he has been advocating for several items that have not been prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators have identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn’t been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be “consumed” if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review had ended but that police continue to work through and evaluate a “lengthy list of recommendations” from the panel. ____ Amy Beth Hanson contributed to this report from Helena, Montana.DENVER (AP) — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family’s home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note had been left behind. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet’s killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.” In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. “What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come into detectives," he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the “media circus” surrounding the case. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet's clothing that pointed to the involvement of an “unexplained third party” in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys “victims of this crime.” John Ramsey has continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado’s governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he has been advocating for several items that have not been prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators have identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn’t been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be “consumed” if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review had ended but that police continue to work through and evaluate a “lengthy list of recommendations” from the panel. Amy Beth Hanson contributed to this report from Helena, Montana.

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Downing throws for 2 TDs, runs for another, Elon tops North Carolina A&T 31-21Emily Atack has shared a rare photo of her son Barney and he has grown a lot since the last time he appeared on social media. The 34-year-old former Inbetweeners star, who has set tongues wagging with her performance in Disney+ drama Rivals, welcomed her baby boy in June with Alistair Garner, her scientist boyfriend. Now, four months later, the actress has shown off Barney to her followers as he cuddles into his mum while wearing denim dungarees. It was this time last year, just ahead of Christmas , that Emily shared that she was pregnant, showing off her growing bump, and now she is fully in the swing of motherhood as Barney gets ready to enjoy his first festive season. The photo comes after Emily spoke about a scary moment during her pregnancy when she had a haemorrhage and started losing blood. Emily said: "I saw blood in the toilet and I was like, 'oh my god, I'm miscarrying' - it was just coming out of me and I thought that's it, biggest fear realised, I'm having a miscarriage." Speaking to Jamie Laing on his Great Company podcast, the actress shared: "I had a scan and he [the doctor] said 'the baby's fine, you've had a haemorrhage, a hematoma but the baby's ok'. I couldn't believe it, I thought there's no way - I thought it was all over and I thought having to tell everybody, you feel like you're letting them all down, it's really awful." She continued: "I don't want to upset anyone who's been through baby loss, miscarriage but it's the most horrific thing ever. And a lot of that pain comes from feeling like you're going to have to let everybody down, because you've told them you're going to have this baby and it's going to be wonderful and then you're having to take that away. The pressure is ridiculous." Emily also shared her dislike for how miscarriages are "dismissed as a casual thing". She said: "It's so like 'I know this girl who had a miscarriage...' because it's technically seen as common. But what is so awful, I get really angry even when doctors say it in the early days of your pregnancy, they talk about miscarriage like it is such a common thing. "That it's so flippant and so throwaway. But to that person who has just lost that baby it is the most devastating thing you could ever imagine. You have lost your child. But for some reason there's this really casual narrative, like it's so common that it's something you just sometimes have to go through. I can't even imagine the agony and it's just as women something that we are told to get on with." Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .

Customers of the Illinois Department of Public Health may have had personal information exposed in a hack of an employee’s email. IDHS said it experienced a “privacy breach” through a phishing campaign that was sent to employee emails April 25. Hackers gained access to files that included Social Security numbers of 4,701 customers and three employees, IDHS said. Hackers also accessed public assistance information for more than 1.1 million customers. That information included name, public assistance account number, some combination of address, date of birth, Illinois State Board of Education Student Information System ID number, Recipient Identification Number and cellphone number. IDHS said it worked with the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology to investigate the extent of the breach and to determine which individuals were included. Written notices were sent to all customers and employees whose information was accessed.North Korea could go 'all in' and send thousands more troops to Ukraine, warns expertDuring a recent interview with Sports Illustrated , Mercedes Mone revealed what led to her starting a website and digital magazine. Mone launched “Mone Mag” earlier this year and has since announced a new website, MercedesMone.com , to go along with it. She says the idea behind both is to “control the narrative” and get her voice back. Mone said: “This whole last two to three years, the internet, people just wanna create their own stories. Really [the website] was just to control the narrative and to get my voice back. Going on social media every single day and seeing these made up stories... It’s like enough’s enough.” “Oh, things don’t get to me at all anymore (laughs). I learned a long time ago to not let words affect me, because the internet used to affect me so much. Just the littlest things... would ruin my whole day.” “We have no idea who is on the other side of the keyboard. I don’t know if these are bots. I don’t know if it’s someone who looks like you. I don’t know if it’s a witch or rat or whoever, but at the end of the day I don’t care what you have to say about me.” Mone is scheduled to defend her TBS title against Kris Statlander at AEW Full Gear on Saturday. During the interview with Sports Illustrated, Mone also spoke about how she enjoys devising a game plan/moveset geared specifically to her opponent. “I love training for my opponent. I love to try to create different moves and move sets that I can outdo their moves. I made sure I stepped into the ring for Kris Statlander because she is a legit powerhouse in this women’s division. And I definitely won’t take her lightly. My back still hurts from being thrown into the wall.” Mone says she enjoys working with wrestlers who have a size and strength advantage over her. “I become more agile. I become faster... because I have to think about how and what am I gonna do to take down these bigger opponents. How much faster do I have to be? Do I have to climb to the top rope to jump on them? Do I have to take out a knee, an ankle? I have such amazing matches with stronger people and people who are bigger than me because I love doing high flying stuff. I love when I can have a good base to try out these cool new moves that I have imagined in my head.” Tonight will be Mone’s tenth match in AEW. She has a perfect 10-0 record, winning the TBS title in her first match and defending it successfully nine times since. Mone’s full interview with Sports Illustrated is available here .

Police deny sitting on evidence as Netflix doc brings renewed attention to JonBenet Ramsey's killingPolice deny sitting on evidence as Netflix doc brings renewed attention to JonBenet Ramsey's killing