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Tech veteran-turned-investor Chris Messina revealed the new code in X app which supports audio and video calls from other Verified users from people they follow, or from people in their address book.“As hinted in Linda’s sizzle reel, X will be adding audio and video calls shortly,” Messina posted on X rival Threads.“You will, of course, have to pay for that feature, because Skype is dead,” he added.According to the feature’s description, “Take messaging to the next level with audio and video calls”.“Turn the feature on and then select who you’re comfortable using it with”.Last month, Yaccarino said that the company…

The over 400-page charge sheet, the fourth in the 15-year-old case till date, was submitted to a special court which is likely to take it up on Tuesday after completing the verification. Based on new evidence like documents and statements, the Mumbai Police have added the charges of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Sec. 39A pertaining to help given to a terror outfit against Rana, who is currently in a US jail. In May, Judge Jacqueline Chooljian from the US District Court of California had paved the way for extraditing Rana to India, but he had challenged the order in June.…

Limp will join Blue Origin, starting December 4 as CEO and Smith will step aside on January 2 “to ensure a smooth transition”, Bezos said in an email to Blue Origin employees.Limp joins Blue Origin at a key phase of the company’s multiple space projects.In a statement to CNBC, a Blue Origin spokesperson praised Limp as “a proven innovator with a customer-first mindset” who has “extensive experience in the high-tech industry and growing highly complex organisations”.Limp, head of Amazon devices and services who has been with the company for nearly 14 years, confirmed in August that he was stepping down.Panos…

When the 48-year-old Uzbek gymnast participated in the Asiad women’s gymnastics qualification at Huanglong Gymnasium on Monday, thousands of spectators chanted for “Qiu Ma,” which translates to “Mother Chusovitina.” A throng of journalists waited in the mixed zone, hoping for an interview opportunity, reports Xinhua.”I’m touched by Chusovitina’s story. She tried to save her son and just never gave up,” said Zhang Anqi, a Hangzhou local who attended the event.”I am lucky to see her here in my home city. She is beautiful both as an athlete and as a mother,” Zhang added.After completing her vault, Chusovitina blew a kiss…

Tadeo Allende gave Godoy Cruz the lead early in the second half with a composed finish after combining with Lucas Arce, reports Xinhua.But the hosts were dealt a blow in the 75th minute when Thomas Galdames was shown a straight red card for a rash challenge on Juan Nardoni.Martinez put the visitors on level terms in the first minute of stoppage time as he received Gabriel Rojas’ pass and fired an unstoppable shot into the bottom right corner.The result means Racing maintain a two-point lead over second-placed Belgrano while Godoy Cruz are sixth in the 14-team group.In other Argentina Primera…

The focus now shifts on the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side to make it two out of two gold medals for India in cricket at the multi-sport event. WV Raman, the former India men’s cricketer who served as head coach of women’s team, speaks exclusively to IANS in an interaction organised by Sony Sports Network on the team, challenges it can face, Gaikwad as a leader, learnings cricketers will take from the event and more.ExcerptsQ. Could you talk about your initial analysis of the Indian men’s team selected for the Asian Games?A. What is this suddenly happening there? So many (batting) left-handers.…

The debate, at 9 p.m. on Wednesday is taking place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, and will be hosted by the Fox Business Network and Univision, CNN quoted the RNC as saying in a statement late Monday night.The participants are Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, who appeared in the first Republican presidential primary debate on August 23, did not meet…

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. I pray for his long life and good health.”Kharge in a post on X, formerly Twitter, said, “On his birthday, I extend my best wishes to Former Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh ji. He is a rare example of simplicity, dignity and grace in politics. A true statesman Prime Minister, whose actions spoke more than his words, we are forever grateful for his tremendous contribution to the nation. Wishing him good health, happiness and a long life ahead.”Rahul Gandhi in a post on…

In a statement on Monday, the CENTCOM said: “Abu Halil al-Fad’ani, an IS Syria Operational and Facilitation official, was captured during the raid. Al-Fad’ani was assessed to have relationships throughout the IS network in the region.”“The capture of IS officials like al-Fad’ani increases our ability to locate, target, and remove terrorist from the battlefield,” CENTCOM spokesperson Lt. Col. Troy Garlock was quoted as saying in the statement. “US CENTCOM remains committed to the enduring defeat of IS,” he added.No civilians were killed or injured during this operation, the statement noted. Last month, CENTCOM forces and coalition partners conducted eight operations…

Dhanalakshmi from Coimbatore, who is the mother of R. Jayakumar (22), lodged a complaint with the Coimbatore City police commissioner on Monday stating that her son was tortured by the police.She complained that the youth developed a kidney ailment after the police torture and undergoes dialysis. The complainant said that the police had taken Jayakumar and seven others in custody on September 16 in a case related to an attempt to murder two persons.The duo was accused in the case related to the murder of Gokul in February 2023 in Coimbatore. Dhanalakshmi alleged that after the police picked up her…