BJP tops Google ad spending during 2023 state polls, allocates Rs 19 cr for assembly elections
In 2023, during legislative polls in nine states, the BJP emerged as the top spender on Google advertisements, allocating around ₹19 crore, according to Google Ad Transparency data. The spending covered advertisements related to assembly elections and highlighted the achievements of the Modi government. This expenditure is expected to increase significantly during this year's Lok Sabha elections. Key Points
Economic TimesWhen I took a solo road trip in a camper van, I realized I'm a lesbian. I then decided to end my marriage with my loving husband.
The writer decided to take a solo trip without her husband. On her van-life journey, she discovered that she was gay and needed to end her marriage. Key Points
InsiderMatthew Perry felt that his Friends co-stars weren't battling addictions as hard as he was
Friends co-star Mathew Perry shared his battles with addiction to alcohol and drugs. He lost almost 128 pounds because he was addicted and took almost 50-55 tablets a day. He claimed to have gone to 15 different recovery facilities, attended roughly 6,000 sessions of Alcoholics Anonymous, and calculated that he had spent about $9 million on his sobriety. Key Points
Economic TimesTATA IPL 2023: All money, no show! Ben Stokes to Sam Curran, top 3 players who flopped this year
Curran became the most expensive player in the history of IPL when Punjab Kings spent Rs 18.5 crore on him to include him in the team. Key Points
FinancialexpressThe place where no humans will tread for 100,000 years
In a few years, Finland will begin depositing spent nuclear fuel underground in Onkalo, where it will remain for millennia. Erika Benke describes her experience of visiting the site. Key Points
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Expert who said humans lived for 900 yrs sacked
Moscow: Russia’s science and higher education ministry has dismissed the head of a prestigious genetics institute who sparked controversy by contending... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaTaiwan donates $5 million towards rebuilding Ukraine with Lithuania
Lithuanian government has spent 9.8 million euros towards the rebuilding, and the Taiwanese contribution will be used to purchase educational equipment. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow college academics differ between the US and the UK
Jules Adamska is a student in Scotland who's studying abroad in California. She's surprised by the academic differences between the countries. Key Points
InsiderTop banks' credit cards with low annual fee
Credit cards with low annual fees: Listed below are the top banks' low annual fee credit cards which are chosen basis the overall value-back they offer in the form of reward points, cashback, discount, etc. across different spending categories. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi 'renovation' war: BJP says Kejriwal spent Rs 45 cr on CM's bungalow, AAP claims 2x expense on PM home
Both BJP and AAP have alleged that the expenses were made during the Covid pandemic. AAP has defended the renovation of CM's bungalow, saying it was 80 years old. Key Points
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Top banks' co-branded credit cards: Cashback offers, fuel surcharge waiver, discounts, freebies, annual fe
Top co-branded credit cards: Banks and other credit card issuers offer credit cards in collaboration with popular brands across different segments. Let us look at the top banks' co-branded credit cards across different spending categories such as shopping, dining, travel, movies, fuel and more. Key Points
Economic TimesUttarakhand cabinet defers talk on UCC, likely to pass Bill on Feb 6
India News: Uttarakhand cabinet is likely to pass the Bill on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Feb 6. The cabinet has also approved a new film policy for the state, raising subsidies for movies made in Hindi and other languages. The cabinet meeting is scheduled for the morning of Feb 6. Key Points
Times Of IndiaCongress spent Rs 71.8 crore on Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022-23
The Congress spent Rs 71.8 crore on its Kanyakumari to Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra, averaging over Rs 49 lakh per day. The party's latest audit report shows an increase in spending on pre-poll surveys to Rs 40,10,15,572 in 2022-23. The party's election expenditure decreased to more than Rs 192.5 crore in 2022-23, with victories in Himachal Pradesh. The Congress' receipts and expenditure for the fiscal year decreased, while donations collected amounted to Rs 268.6 crore. Additionally, the party spent Rs 58.8 lakh on its plenary session in Raipur. Key Points
Economic TimesIndians are spending one-fifth of waking time on social media, OTT and online gaming: Study
Indian phone users spend around one-fifth of their waking hours on entertainment and information apps, including social media, OTT platforms, and online gaming, according to a study by an IIM Ahmedabad professor and a think tank. The report analyzed data from over 20.58 lakh users and concluded that women spent relatively higher time on OTT platforms while men spent more time gaming. Key Points
Economic TimesTop lifetime free credit cards with no annual fee, joining fee
ET Wealth Online lists the life time free credit cards, no annual fee, joining fee in India. Let's have a look at the advantages and benefits of lifetime free credit cards. Key Points
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Punjab man deserted by 'IELTS bride' ends life, blames in-laws in last video
Gurpreet Singh of Barnala killed himself after being deserted by his wife. Gurpreet's family had sold their land and spent Rs 8 lakh on her studies and IELTS exam with the hope that she would help him settle abroad with her. Key Points
India TodayEeny, meeny, miny, woe: Why even retail apps are built to keep you scrolling
The endless options that leave you confused as you search for things to watch, eat or buy, isn’t an accident. The apps are winning, even when you don’t buy. Key Points
Hindustan TimesKejriwal's Rs 45 crore 'Sheesh Mahal': Rs 1 crore for curtains, Rs 6 crore for marble
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been accused of spending Rs 45 crore on the renovation of his official residence, which has led to calls for his resignation by BJP in India. Approximately Rs 44.78 crore of taxpayer money was spent on the major renovation, which included Rs 11.30 crore on interior decoration, Rs 6.02 crore on stone and marble flooring, and Rs 1 crore on interior consultancy. Key Points
Economic Times'Overwhelming response', says Disney Star; IPL TV viewership returns to pre-pandemic levels as viewer fati
As viewers returned to their TV screens for the sixth time in three years, they found other distractions when India returned to a more normal way of life after a nearly 21-month lockdown, leading to a decline in TV viewership. The TVR for the opening fixture saw a decline from 2020 (10.36) to 2021 (8.25) and further to 2022 (5.6). Key Points
Economic TimesRishi Sunak spent over ₹5 crore on private jet trips in less than 15 days: Report
In October last year, Rishi Sunak became UK’s first prime minister of colour and its youngest head of state in modern times. He has often faced criticism for his lavish lifestyle. Key Points
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