‘Gruha Jyothi’ to benefit 315,000 people in Udupi alone: Karnataka minister

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress national President Mallikarjun Kharge formally launched the ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme by handing over the “zero bill” to 10 people symbolically on Saturday The ‘Gruha Jyothi’ free electricity scheme of the Karnataka government will benefit over 315,000 people in Udupi district alone, Minister for Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar… Continue reading ‘Gruha Jyothi’ to benefit 315,000 people in Udupi alone: Karnataka minister

Former NBA player sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding league’s health benefit plan

The United States Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that former NBA player Terrence Williams has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding the league’s health and welfare benefit plan out of more than $5 million.  Williams has been incarcerated in Brooklyn since the spring of 2022 after he threatened witnesses in his case.  Williams,… Continue reading Former NBA player sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding league’s health benefit plan

Adidas gets $437 mn from selling Yeezy shoes, will benefit anti-hate groups

Adidas sales should fall only slightly in 2023, a better outcome than previously expected, the sportswear giant said on Thursday, confirming strong demand for its remaining Yeezy shoes would help narrow a projected full-year loss. Adidas shares have gained 40 per cent  since the start of the year as investors bet on CEO… Continue reading Adidas gets $437 mn from selling Yeezy shoes, will benefit anti-hate groups

Forest conservation Bill passed to benefit corporates: Brinda Karat

Senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Thursday alleged that the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 was passed without any discussion in Parliament with an aim to give exemptions and benefits to corporates. Karat was here to participate in a condolence meet of Subhash Munda, a CPI (M) leader, who was recently shot dead… Continue reading Forest conservation Bill passed to benefit corporates: Brinda Karat

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers on darkness retreat flak: Critics ‘might benefit the most’

Aaron Rodgers’ darkness retreat to decide whether he was going to continue his NFL career or retire from football altogether was routinely criticized even as it ended with a trade to the New York Jets. Rodgers was still a member of the Green Bay Packers at the time, but it appeared his relationship with the… Continue reading Jets’ Aaron Rodgers on darkness retreat flak: Critics ‘might benefit the most’