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Tim Cook Likely To Step Down As Apple CEO in 2026, John Ternus Emerges As Leading Contender: Report
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Tim Cook Likely To Step Down As Apple CEO in 2026, John Ternus Emerges As Leading Contender: Report

New Delhi, November 15: US tech giant Apple's Senior Vice-President of hardware engineering, John Ternus, is viewed inside the company as a leading contender to succeed Chief Executive Tim Cook, who is set to step down in early 2026, a report said on Saturday. Apple’s board and senior leaders have accelerated its succession plans and increased focus on a smooth leadership transition as the company prepares for Tim Cook's resignation after 14 years at the helm of the $4 trillion tech giant, the report from Financial Times said, adding that no final decision has been made. Tim Cook May Step Down As Apple CEO Next Year: iPhone Maker Intensifies Succession Planning, John Ternus Likely To Succeed. If appointed, Apple would get a hardware-focused leader in Ternus when it seeks expansion into new product categories to keep pace with Silicon Valley competitors in AI. The move is not tied to Apple’s current performance, as the company expects a strong year‑end sales season, particularly for the iPhone. Apple is unlikely to appoint a new CEO before its earnings report in late January, the report said. It noted that the company would allow the successor time to settle ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference in June and the iPhone launch in September. Cook, who turned 65 this month, became Apple's CEO in 2011 after co-founder Steve Jobs passed away. Under his leadership, Apple’s market value grew from around $350 billion in 2011 to $4 trillion. iPhone Air 2 Launch Delayed: Apple Postpones 2nd-Generation iPhone Air Due to Poor Demand, Say Reports. Apple’s stock nears a record high with a 12 per cent annual gain following strong results last month. But Apple’s gains trail US rivals like Alphabet, Nvidia, and Microsoft, which have soared amid investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. Apple recorded its highest-ever quarterly shipments in India in the third quarter of 2025 (Q3 2025), reaching 5 million units and securing the fourth position in the market for the first time.

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A new rare-earths plant in Europe shows how tough breaking China’s grip will be
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A new rare-earths plant in Europe shows how tough breaking China’s grip will be

The city of Narva in Estonia, once a textiles hub for the Russian Empire, is now host to Europe’s biggest production plant for the kinds of rare-earth magnets needed in electric cars and wind turbines. It is part of Europe’s push to secure a foothold in a global supply chain dominated at every step by China. Built by Canada’s Neo Performance Materials and financed in part by the European Union, the factory is expected to begin commercial deliveries to companies including the German car-parts supplier Robert Bosch next year. The problem: Even at the new factory’s initial planned capacity of 2,000 metric tons of permanent magnet material, the plant will produce a fraction of what analysts estimate European manufacturers need. Neo plans eventually to scale up production to 5,000 metric tons, but that is still a long way from being enough to break Europe’s dependence on China. Total European demand is forecast to reach about 45,000 metric tons by 2030, according to data from Adamas Intelligence, which tracks the industry. The U.S. has much more in the pipeline. Companies are currently planning to build more than 40,000 metric tons of capacity in the U.S. by 2030, according to Adamas. After China imposed new export restrictions for rare earths in April, the Trump administration stepped up subsidies and other measures to support the industry, spurring a race to build out American mining, processing and manufacturing capacity. Rare earths are also essential to manufacturing many defense systems. “The U.S. has come out with a very big wallet, a very aggressive plan and a very supportive plan to build capacity," Neo Chief Executive Rahim Suleman said. European auto suppliers were already eager to diversify their permanent magnet sources before China’s move, Suleman said, and the April restrictions prompted more interest from customers in other industries. Suleman said he doesn’t think Europe needs to source all of its rare-earth magnets domestically. But in Europe, “We have a long way to go just to meet a portion of the existing demand," he said. Europe prospered over recent decades in a global trading system that allowed it to import cheap gas from Russia and rare earths from China, powering its industrial base. But Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and China’s move this year to restrict rare-earth exports showed how dependent the continent had become on those countries. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said last month that the EU is working on a critical-materials plan that will take lessons from the bloc’s previous effort to cut its reliance on Russian gas. The plan, due to be announced this year, could include joint purchasing, stockpiling and more money for European projects, she said. The EU already established targets for reducing its dependence on imports and is determined to act faster and more strategically, a commission spokesperson said. The rapid growth of the U.S.’s rare-earth industry could help fill a gap, said Ryan Castilloux, managing director of Adamas Intelligence, which is based in Toronto. But Europe might be hesitant to rely too heavily on the U.S., he said. “I think Europe also recognizes that the U.S. is not afraid to be adversarial in its policies at the moment," Castilloux said. Higher American subsidies could lure some European companies to set up on the other side of the Atlantic. The U.K.-based rare-earth company Pensana, which is developing a mine in Angola, said recently that it was scrapping plans to build a U.K. processing facility and turning its focus to the U.S. The Export-Import Bank of the United States offered $160 million in debt financing for the mine, Pensana Chairman Paul Atherley said, compared with a U.K. grant for the processing facility that would have been worth about $6.6 million. “The level of support from the U.K. government fell well short of what is required," Atherley said. “The U.S. government asked us how much we needed." Neo secured about $16.9 million in funding from the EU. Recent government support in the U.S. far exceeds that level. In July, the U.S. government said it would take a 15% stake in the rare-earth company MP Materials and establish a price floor for its products. Suleman said he thinks Neo would choose Europe again if it was making a decision about its Narva factory today because customer demand is much higher in Europe than it is in the U.S. and because Neo already had a rare-earth separation facility near Narva. After rare earths are mined, they must be separated and refined before they can be used to manufacture magnets. Europe has some rare-earth processing and recycling facilities but no active rare-earth mining. Estonia embraced Neo’s plans. The city of Narva granted a building permit for the facility in 4½ months, a speed that Mayor Katri Raik said was the fastest possible under the country’s laws. She said she worked the phones to make sure the municipality kept up with the tight timeline, pressing her colleagues to have documents ready as soon as they could. “We supported their idea, their plan, as intensively as we could," Raik said. In a sign of the symbolic importance of the Narva factory for European officials, the European Commission’s von der Leyen brought a permanent magnet from the factory to the Group of Seven industrialized countries’ gathering in Canada earlier this year to show to her fellow leaders. For now, EU producers are relying on customers being willing to pay a premium to avoid dealing with China’s restrictions, said Ben Davies, chief executive at the Global Rare Earth Industry Association, which counts Neo among its members. He added that the association’s members would be glad to see the EU increase its support, as the U.S. has, to help close the price gap between Chinese and Western products. Write to Kim Mackrael at kim.mackrael@wsj.com

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Gen Z Protest in Mexico: People Take to the Streets To Protest Against Rising Crime and Corruption, Hundreds Injured and Several Detained (Watch Video)
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Gen Z Protest in Mexico: People Take to the Streets To Protest Against Rising Crime and Corruption, Hundreds Injured and Several Detained (Watch Video)

Mexico City, November 16: Thousands of people took to the streets of Mexico City to protest rising crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organised by members of Gen Z, which ultimately drew substantial support from older backers of opposition parties. The protest, however, ended in violence, leaving scores injured and dozens detained. According to the Secretary of Citizen Security of the capital (SSC), Pablo Vazquez Camacho, a total of 100 police officers were injured during Saturday’s march, with 40 of them requiring hospitalisation. Of those hospitalised, 36 sustained contusions, while the remaining four are being treated for trauma and other injuries. Reports from the leading local media outlet, El Universal, also noted that 20 civilians were hurt amid the clashes. Mexico Blast: At Least 22 Killed After Explosion Triggers Fire at Department Store in Hermosillo (Watch Video). Authorities confirmed that 20 people were arrested and brought before a Public Prosecutor, while another 20 were detained for administrative offences and presented before a Civic Judge. Addressing the media after the Gen Z march, Vazquez Camacho said he condemned the violence that erupted. "We condemn the violent events that occurred during the march and we denounce the existence of these organised groups, which often validate, endorse, and support these acts from a distance," he said. Gen Z Protest Rocks Mexico BREAKING: MEXICO🔴 THE NATIONAL PALACE HAS FALLEN The National Palace in Mexico City has been overrun — crowds flooding the gates, barriers collapsing, and the government losing control in real time. This is not a protest. This is a national eruption — the kind that signals… pic.twitter.com/V4GEZydhLg — Jim Ferguson (@JimFergusonUK) November 15, 2025 The protest drew participation from a wide range of age groups, including supporters of the recently slain Michoacan Mayor Carlos Manzo, who attended wearing the straw hats symbolising his political movement. Manzo was fatally shot on November 1 in Uruapan, and police have said that a 17-year-old boy addicted to meth, identified as the shooter, was killed after being arrested. Sinkhole in Mexico: Delivery Truck Swallowed by Sinkhole in Mexico City, Video Surfaces. Images captured from the capital showed the march progressing through the city before turning into confrontations with officers from the Secretariat of Citizen Security upon reaching the Zocalo square. This demonstration added to a growing wave of Gen Z-led protests worldwide. Across several countries this year, young people born between the late 1990s and early 2010s have mobilised against inequality, corruption and democratic backsliding. The largest of these protests occurred in Nepal in September after a social media ban, ultimately leading to the resignation of the prime minister. Last year, such protests were also seen in Bangladesh. In Mexico, many young people say they remain deeply frustrated by systemic issues such as corruption and the widespread impunity surrounding violent crimes.

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More than 90 patients 'stranded' in Tasmanian hospitals
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More than 90 patients 'stranded' in Tasmanian hospitals

More than 90 Tasmanians are unable to leave hospitals across the state because they cannot access aged care or NDIS support, the state government says. As of September 2025, 73 aged care patients were medically cleared to leave Tasmanian hospitals, but unable to because there were no aged care places available. Another 23 patients were medically cleared to leave hospital, but were waiting for NDIS access and supports. The Tasmanian government said some patients had been stuck in hospitals for nearly six months, with delays costing the Tasmanian health system $71.8 million in the 2024-25 financial year. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the delays were "not good enough" Australian Medical Association Tasmania president Michael Lumsden-Steel said the numbers reflected the strain on the healthcare system. "It's not good enough when we don't have the funding to actually build the resources, to maintain infrastructure, to build new infrastructure, and provide pathways for those that are most vulnerable," Dr Lumsden-Steel said. "This is about reforming a system, and to reform a system, we need funding." Calls to increase funding Mr Rockliff and Dr Lumsden-Steel stood alongside one another in Hobart on Sunday, calling on the federal government to commit to more hospital funding under the National Health Reform Agreement. A funding arrangement for state and territory public hospitals was first agreed in principle in 2023 and included an increase in federal funding to 45 per cent of public hospitals by 2035. The federal government's current offer is an additional $20 billion over five years. While the federal government says this is a $7 billion increase from its 2023 offer, state and territory leaders say the federal government's latest offer is equivalent to just 35 per cent of costs. Mr Rockliff says by "reneging" on the commitment of 45 per cent funding, Tasmania would be $673 million worse off over the next five years. Dr Lumsden-Steel warned that the amount was something the state could not afford to cover. "I don't know how Jeremy is going to afford to build all the new facilities he needs to build." Federal government says negotiations are continuing A federal government spokesperson told the ABC the federal government was negotiating with states to finalise the 2023 National Cabinet deal on hospital funding and NDIS reforms. The spokesperson said the federal government had increased Tasmanian hospital system funding by 14 per cent in this financial year, an additional $93 million, taking total funding for Tasmanian hospitals to $750 million in 2025-26. AMA says 45 per cent not enough Dr Lumsden-Steel said even if the federal government met the 45 per cent funding target, it would still not be enough. "The feds need to step up here. The feds need to reform how they're funding the states — I'd go so far as to say 45 per cent is not enough, the feds are not funding enough of healthcare." He also called for a broader conversation on health system reform. "At the moment, our system is so stretched, there's no recoil in our system, there's no bounce back, there's no elasticity, because we don't have any capacity to surge. We are running at capacity. "We're probably close to a billion dollars a year short in healthcare in terms of infrastructure, and all the other things we need to do." Tasmanian Labor health spokesperson Sarah Lovell said while the federal government had a role to play, increased federal funding was not a "silver bullet".

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Business News | India's Retail Market Set for $1 Trillion Leap by 2030: Fireside Ventures
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Business News | India's Retail Market Set for $1 Trillion Leap by 2030: Fireside Ventures

New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): India's consumption story is entering a transformative decade, with the retail market on track to reach USD 1 trillion by 2030, driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid digital adoption and a widening aspirational class, according to a recent report by venture capital firm, Fireside Ventures. The venture capital firm says the shift is not merely about scale but about the structural rewiring of how India shops. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, November 16, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers Released, Know When and Where To Check Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. Fireside notes that India's retail channels are undergoing their most dramatic reconfiguration yet. General trade, which accounted for more than nine-tenths of the market in 2014, is expected to shrink to about 70 per cent by 2030 as modern trade, e-commerce, quick commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands gain ground. D2C platforms and quick commerce alone could command up to 5 per cent of the market within the decade. As consumers adopt new formats and digital-first habits, branded retail is projected to double in size and approach USD 730 billion--nearly half of the country's total retail market. Fireside highlights that digital-native, new-age brands are expanding two to three times faster than traditional players, riding on data-led product innovation, agile distribution, and sharper customer engagement. Also Read | TCS Layoffs: Pune Labour Commissioner Summons Company Over Multiple Complaints Filed by NITES Concerning 'Illegal' Termination of Employment and 'Unlawful' Job Cuts. The firm's analysis maps a vast landscape of emerging consumer cohorts. In its report, highlighting the opportunity in the Indian consumer market to the investors, the VC firm added, "Map your audiences, and you'll see the opportunity take the shape of many substantial markets, whether India I, the 15 per cent population driving 35 per cent of retail, and 60 per cent of branded purchases; or Bharat, the larger, fast-digitising 85 per cent of the country, quick to adopt retail, and hungry for new brands and experiences. The report added that by 2030, India is expected to host 1.1 billion internet users and more than 400 million online shoppers, creating what Fireside calls the flattest consumption opportunity the country has ever seen. Fireside Ventures believes the next hundred iconic consumer brands will emerge from founders who are rewriting the rules--building niche, culturally rooted, digitally fluent labels that speak to a new, experimental and proudly regional Indian consumer. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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Entertainment News | Ravie Dubey, Sargun Mehta Offer Prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple, Attend Bhasma Aarti
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Entertainment News | Ravie Dubey, Sargun Mehta Offer Prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple, Attend Bhasma Aarti

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 16 (ANI): Celebrity power couple Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta made a blissful visit to the revered Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. During their visit, the couple offered prayers and also took part in the sacred Bhasma Aarti on Sunday. Sharing their experience in the temple, Ravie said, "The arrangements were good. The temple committee left no stone unturned, not just for us but the massive crowd of devotees who had arrived at the temple. With the blessings of Shree Mahakal, everything was carried out with much ease." Also Read | ‘Mastiii 4’ Song ‘One in Crore’: Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Arshad Warsi Bring a Fun Vibe in This Glam-Packed Party Track (Watch Video). One of the most significant spiritual practices dedicated to Lord Shiva, Bhasma Aarti (offering with ashes), is performed during the auspicious Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 and 5:30 AM. According to religious beliefs, the wishes of the devotee who participates in the Bhasma aarti are fulfilled. As per the temple traditions, the ritual begins with the opening of Baba Mahakal's doors in the early hours, followed by a holy bath with Panchamrit, a sacred mixture of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey. Also Read | 'Varanasi' Title Teaser Unveiled: SS Rajamouli Reveals Mind-Blowing Vision Featuring Mahesh Babu As Rudhra for His Epic New Saga (Watch Video). The deity is then adorned with hemp and sandalwood before the unique Bhasma Aarti and dhoop-deep Aarti take place, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of drums and the resonating sound of conch shells. On the work front, Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta recently unveiled their latest romantic single, 'Fanaa Karr De'. Ravie and Sargun tied the knot on December 7, 2013. The couple first met on the set of the TV show 12/24 Karol Bagh, where their on-screen collaboration blossomed into love during the shoot. In 2019, they launched their production company, Dreamiyata Drama, which went on to produce popular shows such as Udaariyaan and Junooniya. Ravie will soon be seen in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming magnum opus 'Ramayana'. As announced by the makers, Ranbir Kapoor will lead the narrative as Lord Rama, while Ravie Dubey will portray Lakshman. Yash will be seen as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. 'Ramayana' Part 1 is set to release on Diwali 2026, while the second instalment is set for release in Diwali 2027. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball wallops South Florida
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No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball wallops South Florida

LAS VEGAS — Gabriela Jaquez scored 17 points to lead six UCLA players in double figures, and the No. 3 Bruins dominated from the beginning to beat South Florida 94-61 on Saturday night in the WBCA Challenge. Charlisse Leger-Walker added 16 points for the Bruins, including 12 in the first quarter. Katie Davidson led South Florida (2-2) with 16 points, and Stefanie Ingram scored 13. UCLA controlled the entire game and was especially effective inside in outscoring the Bulls 56-18 in the lane. The Bruins also made 61% of their shots. They scored the game’s first 14 points and led 29-8 after the first quarter. Underscoring the total team dominance, usual standouts Kiki Rice and Lauren Betts combined for just two points. They later made their presence felt with Betts scoring 14 points and Rice 12. UCLA is showing all signs of a team that looks primed to return to the Final Four for the second year a row. In addition to this victory, the Bruins beat two ranked teams this past week — No. 6 Oklahoma 73-59 and No. 11 North Carolina 78-60 — by double digits. They will have a chance to further build on their resume when the Bruins return to Las Vegas in two weeks to play in the Players Era in which three of the four teams are ranked in the top four. South Florida is playing under interim coach Michele Woods-Baxter, though she is in her 18th season in the program. She stepped into that tole when the WNBA’s Dallas Wings hired Jose Fernandez, the Bulls’ coach for 25 seasons, before South Florida’s season opened. UCLA: Hosts Southern on Nov. 23.

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India News | All Gates of Lal Quila Metro Station Reopen Five Days After Delhi Blast
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India News | All Gates of Lal Quila Metro Station Reopen Five Days After Delhi Blast

New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): All gates of the Lal Quila Metro Station have reopened for commuters, five days after the deadly Delhi blast at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort, which claimed the lives of 12 people. The station, which falls on the Violet Line of the Delhi Metro, had been closed as a precautionary measure following the explosion. Also Read | PM Kisan 21st Instalment Date: Good News for Farmers, PM Narendra Modi To Release 21st Kist of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Scheme on November 19. After the blast, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on Thursday that the Lal Quila Metro Station would remain shut due to security concerns. Entry and exit at the station were temporarily suspended, and services were halted until the security agencies provided clearance. Also Read | Delhi Car Blast Probe: 3 Cartridges of 9mm Recovered From Explosion Site Near Red Fort; No Weapon Found. "The Lal Quila Metro Station will remain closed till further notice due to security reasons. All other metro stations and lines are functioning as per schedule," the DMRC had said in an official statement. On Saturday, the DMRC reopened two of the station's gates, providing partial access to passengers. In a post on X, the DMRC informed the public, stating, "Gate numbers 2 & 3 at Lal Quila Metro Station are now open for commuters." With all gates now operational, Metro services in the area have fully resumed. The station, located on the Violet Line of the Delhi Metro, serves as a key access point for several prominent landmarks, including the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and the bustling Chandni Chowk area. The temporary closure is expected to impact daily commuters and tourists visiting Old Delhi, especially during peak hours and weekends. Meanwhile, on November 10, the blast near the Red Fort complex in the national capital killed 12 people and injured several others. On Saturday, Delhi Police registered a fresh FIR under sections of criminal conspiracy in the Red Fort blast investigation, officials said. The new FIR comes days after the car blast near the historic Red Fort area on November 10 killed 12 people. Meanwhile, security around the Red Fort has been heightened in the wake of the blast, with authorities maintaining a strict vigil over entry points and surrounding areas. On Friday, the National Medical Commission (NMC) had cancelled the registration of four doctors from Jammu and Kashmir - Dr Muzaffar Ahmad, Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, Dr Muzamil Shakeel and Dr Shaheen Saeed - in the Indian Medical Register/National Medical Register with immediate effect, sources told ANI. Essential DNA, explosive, and other samples have been collected from the site and sent for forensic examination. The investigation has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, November 16, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers Released, Know When and Where To Check Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game
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Kolkata Fatafat Result Today, November 16, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers Released, Know When and Where To Check Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game

Kolkata, November 16: The results of the Kolkata Fatafat lottery—widely known as Kolkata FF—have been announced for November 16, 2025. Players can view the updated winning numbers online through several authorised and third-party websites. Platforms like kolkataff.com and kolkataff.in publish live updates, detailed charts, and round-by-round outcomes. The lottery features eight rounds, called “bazis,” beginning at 10 AM, with each new result released at 90-minute intervals. These timely postings help participants follow every round closely and stay updated on the latest winning combinations throughout the day. Besides West Bengal, states like Kerala, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Maharashtra also permit lottery games legally in India. Kolkata Fatafat players have several chances to test their luck each day, with the lottery conducting eight separate rounds daily. Kolkata Fatafat Result, November 15, 2025: Kolkata FF Live Winning Numbers Released, Know When and Where To Check Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. Kolkata Fatafat Result Live Chart for November 16, 2025 1st Bazi 10:03 AM 2nd Bazi 11:33 AM 3rd Bazi 01:03 PM 4th Bazi 2:33 PM 5th Bazi 4:03 PM 6th Bazi 5:33 PM 7th Bazi 7:03 PM 8th Bazi 8:33 PM Although lottery games might look like a simple way to win fast cash or try your luck, they frequently lead to monetary losses instead of rewards. What may seem like an easy chance to earn money can sometimes bring financial trouble. Kolkata Fatafat Result Time: Check Timings of Kolkata FF Result Charts Announcement for All 8 Bazis Played in Morning, Evening and Night. LatestLY encourages players to approach lottery and gambling activities with caution and awareness. It reminds participants to understand the risks involved, stay mindful of the potential financial and emotional consequences, and make informed decisions to avoid falling into harmful patterns of play.

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India News | J-K: NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Expresses Sorrow over Budgam Road Accident
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India News | J-K: NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Expresses Sorrow over Budgam Road Accident

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 16 (ANI): National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi expressed deep sorrow over the Budgam road accident that killed four people and left several others injured. Mehdi said the tragedy has shaken everyone and offered his sympathies to the families who lost their loved ones, praying for strength for them and a quick recovery for the injured. Also Read | PM Kisan 21st Instalment Date: Good News for Farmers, PM Narendra Modi To Release 21st Kist of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Scheme on November 19. In a post on X on Saturday, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi wrote, "At a time when we are still reeling from the grief in Nowgam, another tragedy has struck us. The accident at Waterwani in Budgam, which claimed precious lives, has left us all shaken." https://x.com/Office_ASRM/status/1989756650044129355?s=20 Also Read | Delhi Car Blast Probe: 3 Cartridges of 9mm Recovered From Explosion Site Near Red Fort; No Weapon Found. "My heartfelt sympathies are with the families mourning this immense loss. I pray for courage for the bereaved and a swift recovery for the injured. May the departed rest in eternal peace. As a mark of respect to the departed, we mourn as one," the post read. Atleast four people were killed and several others injured on Saturday evening when two vehicles collided in Central Kashmir's Budgam district, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed shock and sadness over the Budgam accident. The Chief Minister has instructed district officials to assist the affected families, provide prompt medical treatment to the injured, and conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. In a post on X, the official handle of the office of the Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir shared, "Chief Minister has expressed shock and grief over the tragic accident in Budgam, where multiple lives are feared lost." "He has directed the administration to provide every possible assistance and ensure urgent medical care for the injured. The cause of the accident shall be thoroughly investigated," the post read. The Jammu Kashmir National Conference said that Party President Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic Budgam road accident. "Party President Dr Farooq Abdullah and VP & Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic road accident in Budgam, where multiple lives are feared to have been lost," in a post on X, the official account of the Jammu Kashmir National Conference wrote. "The honourable Chief Minister has directed the district administration to extend every possible assistance to the affected families and ensure urgent medical care for the injured. He also emphasised that the cause of the accident will be thoroughly investigated to ascertain the circumstances leading to the tragedy," the post read. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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World News | US Confirms Successful Stockpile Flight Tests of B61-12 Nuclear Gravity Bomb
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World News | US Confirms Successful Stockpile Flight Tests of B61-12 Nuclear Gravity Bomb

Washington DC [US], November 16 (ANI): The United States has successfully concluded a series of critical stockpile flight tests of its B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb carried by the stealth F-35A fighter jet, the US Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories stated on Thursday. As per the reports released by the lab, the test was conducted from August 19 to August 21 at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada with support from Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Also Read | Who Is Ira Bindra? All About Reliance Industries’ Human Resources Chief Named Among World’s Top CHROs. The tests saw inert units of the B61-12 successfully released from the F-35A aircraft, confirming the end-to-end performance of the aircraft, aircrew, and weapon under operational conditions. The US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, described the trials as the only B61-12 stockpile flight tests using joint test assemblies on the F-35 platform this year. Also Read | Boat Capsize in Libya: 4 Die After 2 Boats Carrying Migrants Overturn off Al Khums Coast. These tests represent a critical step in evaluating the operational readiness of the weapon and its delivery platform. The B61-12, part of the US nuclear arsenal since its development, recently underwent a multiyear life extension programme completed by NNSA in late 2024, extending its service life by at least 20 years. The successful tests validate the bomb's compatibility with the F-35, an advanced stealth fighter, and reaffirm its reliability for future nuclear missions. The life extension programme addresses all known age-related concerns found within the nation's stockpile of B61 weapons, upgrades encryption algorithms, modernises the safety and use-control features of the weapon and supports compatibility with future aircraft designs, as per Sandia National Laboratories. The refurbished B61-12's full-scale production started in May, with completion expected in 2026. "These B61-12 F-35A stockpile flight tests and captive carry flight test were the capstone accomplishment of a tremendous amount of planning and effort by those who were involved across not only Sandia, but many other agencies," said Sandia's Jeffrey Boyd, surveillance lead for the B61-12 and B61-13. "In addition, these B61-12 stockpile flight tests represent the completion of the most B61-12 flight testing surveillance scope in a year to date and the most in a given year for the foreseeable future," he added. Beyond the successful flight tests, the series included the first-ever thermal preconditioning of a joint test assembly for carriage on the F-35. This preconditioning process, which involved testing the bomb under extreme conditions before release, ensured that the B61-12 met environmental standards required for real-world deployment. An advancement to the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, deployed from the US Air Force and North Atlantic Treaty Organization bases since 1968, the B61-12 is a modification of the B61 and has an extended service life of at least 20 years. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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TCS Layoffs: Pune Labour Commissioner Summons Company Over Multiple Complaints Filed by NITES Concerning ‘Illegal’ Termination of Employment and ‘Unlawful’ Job Cuts
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TCS Layoffs: Pune Labour Commissioner Summons Company Over Multiple Complaints Filed by NITES Concerning ‘Illegal’ Termination of Employment and ‘Unlawful’ Job Cuts

Bengaluru, November 15: The Labour Commissioner Office, Pune has summoned Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) over multiple complaints filed by the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) concerning illegal termination of employment and unlawful layoffs, the IT employee union said on Saturday. The hearing is scheduled on November 18. The complaints are regarding alleged on-going job terminations as the IT services giant plans to trim about 2 per cent of its global workforce. TCS Layoffs: Tata Consultancy Services Eliminated Nearly 20,000 Jobs by September Amid AI Adoption Pressure, US Immigration Policy Changes, Says Report. Labour Commissioner Office, Pune Issues Summons to TCS The Labour Commissioner Office, Pune has issued summons to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in multiple matters filed by NITES concerning illegal termination of employment and unlawful layoffs. The hearing has been scheduled for 18 November 2025. Over the past several months,… pic.twitter.com/Ygq826e0b8 — Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (@NITESenate) November 15, 2025 “The Labour Commissioner Office, Pune has issued summons to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in multiple matters filed by NITES concerning illegal termination of employment and unlawful layoffs. The hearing has been scheduled for 18 November 2025,” NITES said in a post on X. Over the past several months, NITES has received a large number of complaints from TCS employees across various locations regarding abrupt terminations, forced resignations, denial of statutory dues, and coercive employment practices, it added. “After reviewing the grievances and supporting documents, NITES assisted the affected employees in filing formal complaints before the competent authority. The initiation of proceedings by the Labour Commissioner reinforces that every employer is legally bound to follow due process and cannot act in violation of labour laws,” said the IT employee union. Employees who have faced similar issues are encouraged to come forward and assert their rights, said NITES. TCS was yet to react to the NITES X post. “If you have experienced wrongful termination, forced resignation, non-payment of dues, or any form of pressure or unfair treatment, you have legal protections available. Raising your grievance formally is an important step toward ensuring accountability and safeguarding your employment rights. NITES remains committed to supporting IT and ITES employees who require guidance or assistance in filing complaints or understanding available legal remedies,” the X post further said. Tech Layoffs 2025: Over 91,000 Employees Laid Off by 208 Companies; Intel, TCS, Microsoft and Wipro Among Top Firms Cutting Jobs. TCS had reported sequential headcount decline of around 19,755 employees (as of Q2 FY216). During the company’s Q2 earnings conference in October, Chief HR Officer Sudeep Kunnumal said that so far TCS has released one per cent or 6,000 people from workforce as part of the restructuring exercise.

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Ravie Dubey, Sargun Mehta offer prayers at Ujjains Mahakaleshwar Temple, attend Bhasma Aarti
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Ravie Dubey, Sargun Mehta offer prayers at Ujjains Mahakaleshwar Temple, attend Bhasma Aarti

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 16 (ANI): Celebrity power couple Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta made a blissful visit to the revered Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. During their visit, the couple offered prayers and also took part in the sacred Bhasma Aarti on Sunday.Sharing their experience in the temple, Ravie said, "The arrangements were good. The temple committee left no stone unturned, not just for us but the massive crowd of devotees who had arrived at the temple. With the blessings of Shree Mahakal, everything was carried out with much ease."One of the most significant spiritual practices dedicated to Lord Shiva, Bhasma Aarti (offering with ashes), is performed during the auspicious Brahma Muhurta, between 3:30 and 5:30 AM. According to religious beliefs, the wishes of the devotee who participates in the Bhasma aarti are fulfilled.As per the temple traditions, the ritual begins with the opening of Baba Mahakal's doors in the early hours, followed by a holy bath with Panchamrit, a sacred mixture of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey.The deity is then adorned with hemp and sandalwood before the unique Bhasma Aarti and dhoop-deep Aarti take place, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of drums and the resonating sound of conch shells.On the work front, Ravie Dubey and Sargun Mehta recently unveiled their latest romantic single, 'Fanaa Karr De'.Ravie and Sargun tied the knot on December 7, 2013. The couple first met on the set of the TV show 12/24 Karol Bagh, where their on-screen collaboration blossomed into love during the shoot.In 2019, they launched their production company, Dreamiyata Drama, which went on to produce popular shows such as Udaariyaan and Junooniya.Ravie will soon be seen in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming magnum opus 'Ramayana'. As announced by the makers, Ranbir Kapoor will lead the narrative as Lord Rama, while Ravie Dubey will portray Lakshman. Yash will be seen as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.'Ramayana' Part 1 is set to release on Diwali 2026, while the second instalment is set for release in Diwali 2027. (ANI)

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India News | J-K: Blast Site Near Nowgam Police Station Sealed by FSL for Probe
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India News | J-K: Blast Site Near Nowgam Police Station Sealed by FSL for Probe

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 16 (ANI): The area surrounding Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar has been sealed off by Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams and security forces as an investigation is underway following a blast that killed nine people and injured 32 others, officials said on Sunday. Security personnel and forensic experts are conducting on-site examinations to collect evidence. Also Read | PM Kisan 21st Instalment Date: Good News for Farmers, PM Narendra Modi To Release 21st Kist of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana Scheme on November 19. On Friday, an accidental explosion inside the Nowgam Police Station late at night left nine personnel dead and 32 others injured and caused extensive damage to the nearby building. The injured were admitted to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital (SMHS) in Srinagar for further treatment. The Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat, stressed on Saturday that any speculation about the incident was unnecessary, as preliminary findings pointed to an inadvertent blast during a mandated forensic procedure. Also Read | Delhi Car Blast Probe: 3 Cartridges of 9mm Recovered From Explosion Site Near Red Fort; No Weapon Found. The DGP informed that nine individuals who lost their lives included one officer from the State Investigation Agency (SIA), three FSL personnel, two crime-scene photographers, two revenue officials who were assisting the Magistrate's team, and a tailor associated with the operation. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday assured that the Government will provide every possible support to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the Nowgam Police Station explosion. CM Abdullah has directed J-K Education and Health Minister Sakina Itoo to ensure the best treatment for the injured, and assured that the damaged structures will be duly compensated, an official statement issued by the Chief Minister's office read. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for a thorough and independent investigation into the Nowgam police station blast, saying that "mistakes" in the initial handling of the explosive may have contributed to the tragedy that claimed nine lives and damaged multiple residential structures. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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No Handyman Needed: Take On These 35 Bath Upgrades Yourself
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No Handyman Needed: Take On These 35 Bath Upgrades Yourself

I've used this in my own rental bathroom several times. I find that it stays put for about a year on my tile floor! It's easy but a bit tedious, depending on your tiled floor design. Just put on a podcast episode and get to work. Promising review: "We moved into our new home, and the shower had a really yellow grout. Cleaning didn’t do anything, and I saw this grout pen online. What a saver! Otherwise, I would have just hired someone to replace my shower. I used this grout pen, and my husband was so impressed :D The tip loses its shape fast, but just pull out the TIP AND FLIPPED IT OVER, and you’ll have a new tip." —jennifer Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

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People Are Sharing Life Experiences So Statistically Impossible, My Brain Is Literally Malfunctioning Asjdakocfoidsfhuhshdbcsijvfd
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People Are Sharing Life Experiences So Statistically Impossible, My Brain Is Literally Malfunctioning Asjdakocfoidsfhuhshdbcsijvfd

"When I was 18, I lived in Vancouver with two roommates. The two of them worked together at some door-to-door vacuum sales job (seriously). While we lived together, we got a cat named Pablo who was orange and white and part Persian. I freaking loved Pablo. After a year of living together, I was moving back home with my parents, and I offered to take the cat. However, the two of them had started dating and wanted to keep Pablo together, so I was vetoed (devastating). I left on pretty bad terms with them. I ran into them a year later when I lived in Victoria and asked them about Pablo. They told me that a month after I had left, they had decided to move to Victoria, but couldn't find a place that allowed cats, so on their last day of their vacuum sales job, they gave him to some weird chick who had just started there. They didn't even know her name. I was devastated." "Six years later, I was in Toronto meeting up with a friend who was visiting from NYC. I had only known her for about a year. We had met at a work conference, so she was pretty random and not even from Canada. We spent the afternoon shopping, then decided to go to a fancy place for drinks. She asked if we could stop by her cousin's apartment, where she was staying, so she could change first. We went to the apartment, and I met her cousin, who was kind of weird but nice. Then, in walked the most beautiful orange and white Persian cat, who was instantly all over me. I almost cried because he reminded me so much of Pablo, so I told my friend's cousin, 'Oh my gosh, he looks just like my old cat Pablo!' She was like, 'That's weird. His name is Pablo!' Sure enough, he was my Pablo, and she had been the weird girl at the vacuum sales place." —u/pinkellaphant

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No. 1 Ohio State thrashes UCLA football
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No. 1 Ohio State thrashes UCLA football

COLUMBUS, Ohio — James Peoples scored two touchdowns, Lorenzo Styles Jr. had a 100-yard kickoff return and top-ranked Ohio State rolled to a 48-10 victory over UCLA on Saturday night. The Buckeyes (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) scored on their first five possessions against a Bruins’ squad that was without quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who missed the game due to a concussion. Peoples had the highlight play of the game on his 19-yard touchdown with 1:19 remaining in the first half. On first-and-10, he took Julian Sayin’s handoff and went around right end. Peoples hurdled over UCLA defensive back Cole Martin at the 10 and landed at the 7 as he didn’t break stride and reached the end zone for the first time this season. The sophomore added an 8-yard score late in the fourth quarter. After Kwazi Gilmer’s 18-yard TD reception put UCLA (3-7, 3-4) on the board late in the third quarter, Styles went coast to coast for Ohio State’s first kick return score since 2010. Styles fielded it near the goal line on the right corner, ran to his left and had a wide opening at the Ohio State 20 as he went untouched and extended Ohio State’s lead to 41-7. It was the Buckeyes’ first 100-yard kick return since Ted Ginn at Minnesota in 2005. Sayin completed 23 of 31 passes for 184 yards and a TD on a night when he was mostly without his top two targets. Sophomore star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was listed as questionable on the pregame availability report due to an undisclosed injury and junior Carnell Tate missed a second straight game due to lower leg tightness. Smith saw limited action in the first half and had four receptions for 40 yards, including a one-handed, 18-yard catch on the opening possession. Sayin completed his first 11 passes and was 18 of 21 in the first half, including an 11-yard touchdown to Bryson Rodgers with 4:50 remaining in the second quarter to extend the Buckeyes’ lead to 17-0. Bo Jackson led an Ohio State rushing attack that had 222 yards, including a season-high 147 in the first half. The freshman, who finished with 112 yards on 15 carries, opened the scoring with a 1-yard run up the middle. Isaiah West also scored for the Buckeyes. Luke Duncan completed 16 of 23 passes for 154 yards in his first collegiate start. UCLA finally got into Ohio State territory with 1:44 remaining in the third quarter on Rico Flores’ 51-yard catch and run to the Buckeyes’ 19. The Takeaway UCLA: The Bruins are 3-4 under interim coach Tim Skipper. Ohio State: The Buckeyes improved to 26-4 in night games since Ryan Day became coach in 2019, including 13-0 at home. UCLA: Hosts Washington next Saturday.

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Calls to help elderly 'stranded' in hospitals waiting for aged care bed
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Calls to help elderly 'stranded' in hospitals waiting for aged care bed

George Davis thought retirement would be the best time of his life. But the 80-year-old spends each day travelling 100 kilometres to sit by his wife, Petronella, in hospital. But Ms Davis is not sick. The 79-year-old has rapidly progressive dementia and is no longer able to be cared for in the home the couple has shared for 60 years. Ms Davis is a "stranded" patient, one of 1,000 people in Queensland taking up a public hospital bed while waiting for a more permanent care solution. On Sunday, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Health Minister Tim Nicholls called on the federal government to "take responsibility" for aged and disability care. Mr Nicholls said the federal government was "failing stranded Australians". "It's really important that we actually address this issue, and that the federal government steps up and takes responsibility for providing residential aged care facilities and a faster NDIS process for our younger patients." Mr Crisafulli said state and territory leaders "across the political divide" were calling on Canberra for a national solution. When Ms Davis's care needs became too much for her husband, she went into respite in her hometown of Childers, 400 kilometres north of Brisbane. But when an aged care bed became available at Forest View Care Childers, it was given to another patient from Gladstone, more than 200km north of the town. "I think it's wrong to send a local to a hospital in another town," Mr Davis said. Ms Davis has been sent to Bundaberg Hospital, 40 minutes away, until another residential aged care bed can be found. "I've heard some of the nursing homes have closed their books," Mr Davis said. "They just won't take any more names. The government doesn't seem to do anything about it." Hinkler MP David Batt said the current model for aged care was not working and the government needed to go back to the drawing board. "Those people that are from this area that have spent all their time here, they're pioneers of what this place looks like now," Mr Batt said. "They're the reason we have such a fantastic place, and then we're telling them they need to move on somewhere else to live on their own, no family support, no friends. "That's not how you should be able to finish your golden years. It's just not good enough." Hospital pressure Mr Nicholls said the current number of long-stay hospital patients was, on average, 10 per cent of residential care beds in Queensland, and 13 per cent in the Wide Bay. He said some patients were waiting 250 to 280 days in hospital, with one patient staying longer than 400 days. Mr Nicholls said people waiting in public hospitals for more appropriate care were costing Queensland $2.5 million a day. "That's money that is not being diverted into emergency departments or other surgeries that could be spent very, very much more wisely on delivering services," he said. Forest View Aged Care in Childers has 30 beds, and general manager Andrew Ainscough said he had unsuccessfully applied with the federal government five times for an additional 44 beds. "Locally, just in Childers, there's currently 397 people waiting on our wait list," Mr Ainscough said. "As a registered nurse and trying to coordinate care, in my 28 years of nursing, this is the hardest I've ever seen. Reforms on the way Funding for aged care is complex and multi-layered. Providers must get a licence from the federal government for an aged care bed. Part of the ongoing funding comes directly from the government through the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC). Other funding is provided by the patient through a refundable deposit and a daily care fee, which varies from patient to patient. In 2018, a royal commission was announced to address non-compliance and failures within the sector. The final report, released three years later, made 148 recommendations, including funding based on need and stronger regulation and transparency. A new Aged Care Act came into effect on November 1, bringing with it an enhanced statement of rights for older Australians — a new code of conduct and changes to quality standards — intended to address system failures uncovered by the royal commission. The incoming reforms also fundamentally change the way older people pay for residential and out-of-home care. Mr Ainscough said the changes would be a hit to the budget. "Our bottom line was already struggling, but to run a business successfully under the new initiatives, we have to run the nursing homes very safely and very carefully," he said. "So that means that we run it like a business." He said the new system encouraged providers to give preferential placement to patients who attracted higher funding and were at lower risk of serious complications. In a speech on November 10, federal Aged Care and Seniors Minister Sam Rae praised the reforms, but said the work was not over. "Within a decade, one in five Australians will be over 65, so a key test for the system will be whether we can build enough high-quality accommodation to meet future demand," Mr Rae said. "For too long, aged care development has been held back by a system that hasn't rewarded new bed supply and has entrenched underinvestment." Mr Rae said in the past three years, $1 billion has been invested in the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP). ACCAP Round 3, announced in September 2025, allocated $300 million to support 66 infrastructure projects nationwide, expected to deliver 315 additional beds. It invested almost $65 million of that in Queensland. Mr Nicholls said the issue was raised by state and territory health ministers at a meeting with their federal counterpart, Mark Butler, in September in Perth. "It is a nationwide problem," he said. "Ground zero is here in Queensland, but the federal government must step up to the mark and must be able to provide the solutions that older Australians, in particular, deserve, expect and need." While nothing can be done for Ms Davis's condition, her husband said the burden of her care could be addressed. "I think it's about time the government woke up to themselves, and got in and did the right thing for people," Mr Davis said.

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