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California becomes latest state to restrict student smartphone use at school

California has enacted a law requiring school districts to establish rules limiting student smartphone use, aimed at reducing classroom distractions and addressing the mental health effects of social media. Critics argue that enforcing such rules may unfairly burden teachers and could hinder students' ability to communicate in emergencies, although the law includes provisions for emergencies. The initiative follows a trend in several states to regulate phone access in schools, with proponents citing improved student engagement and social interaction as benefits of reduced phone use.

Evacuations begin in Florida as the state faces a major hurricane strike from Helene

Tropical Storm Helene is rapidly intensifying in the Caribbean and is expected to become a Category 3 hurricane within 48 hours, prompting evacuations and preparations along Florida's Gulf Coast. Hurricane warnings have been issued for parts of Florida, where officials anticipate damaging winds, flooding, and significant storm surge, particularly in the Big Bend region. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has expanded the emergency declaration to cover 61 counties, mobilizing the National Guard and other resources as Georgia also prepares for the storm's impacts.

ByteDance is shutting down TikTok Music globally

ByteDance will shut down its music streaming service, TikTok Music, on November 28, 2024, as it shifts focus to enhancing TikTok's role in music promotion rather than competing with other streaming services. Subscribers can use the service until the closure date, but must transfer their playlists by October 28 and submit refund requests by November 28. TikTok Music originated from ByteDance's Resso, which launched in India and Indonesia in 2019 and was rebranded to TikTok Music before its expansion to several countries, while Resso was banned in India earlier this year.

PM Modi Returns To India After 3-Day US Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after a three-day official visit to the United States, where he attended the Quad leaders' summit and the UN General Assembly, and addressed the Indian diaspora in New York. He began his visit in Philadelphia, where he was warmly welcomed by Indian-Americans, and later met with President Biden in Delaware, strengthening the India-US strategic partnership. During their discussions, Modi expressed gratitude for Biden's hospitality and presented him with a custom silver train model, while Biden praised India's leadership in global issues and emphasized the growing cooperation between the two nations.

Note For Vote Case Surrounds Revanth Reddy Again

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is required to attend a court hearing on the Note-for-vote case on October 16, as directed by the Nampally court. The recent hearing saw other accused individuals absent, prompting the court to mandate their presence for the registration of charges. Additionally, a petition by BRS leader Jagadish Reddy to transfer the case to Bhopal was dismissed by the Supreme Court, which noted the petition lacked substantial evidence.

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Tirupati Laddu issue: Pawan Kalyan wishes Karthi and Sathyam Sundaram’s team

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan reacted strongly to Kollywood star Karthi's comment about the "Laddu issue," which stirred controversy on social media. Karthi later apologized for any misunderstanding, and Pawan Kalyan responded positively, appreciating Karthi's respect for shared traditions and emphasizing the importance of handling sensitive topics with care. Both actors acknowledged that the situation was unintentional, with Pawan highlighting the need for public figures to promote unity and respect for cultural values, while also praising Karthi's contributions to cinema and wishing success for the upcoming film Sathyam Sundaram.

Shocking! YouTuber Harsha Sai faces cheating complaint

YouTuber Harsha Sai is facing a cheating complaint. As per a young woman, who is said to have participated in Bigg Boss OTT, he allegedly fleeced her by promising to marry her.

As per 10 TV, the woman on Tuesday approached the Narsingi police with the complaint that Harsha Sai had promised to marry her for years. He allegedly duped her into parting Rs 2 Cr with him.

Allegedly, Harsha Sai cheated her in the name of love. His father has also been named in the police complaint. At the time of writing, no information was available on the IPC sections that the police seek to invoke.

In September 2023, a film titled 'Mega' was announced with Harsha Sai as the hero. Mitraaw Sharma was named as its producer. Some reports have stated that the complainant is Mitraaw herself. The film was attempted to be made on a pan-Indian scale. More than a year later, its progress remains unknown. And, all of a sudden, the female producer is in the news for lodging a complaint against her hero!

Koratala talks about his relationship with Chiru

Director Koratala Siva is collaborating with NTR Jr. for the action entertainer Devara, set to release worldwide on September 27th. The trailers have received positive feedback, and the songs are already chartbusters, leading to heightened expectations for the film. In recent media interactions, Siva addressed rumors about his relationship with megastar Chiranjeevi, clarifying that there is no rift between them and that Chiranjeevi had reached out to him after the Acharya debacle, expressing support for his comeback.

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