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Fully functional, opulent: Solid gold toilet fetches $12.1m at NYC auction; artwork was titled ‘America’

(Image source: X/@Sothebys) A solid gold toilet — the satirical Maurizio Cattelan artwork once offered to US President Donald Trump — became the talk of the art world again on Tuesday when it sold for $12.1 million at Sotheby’s New York.The 18-karat, fully functional sculpture, titled America, weighs more than 220 pounds and opened bidding…

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‘No leniency’: Iran’s judiciary green lights crackdown against ‘rioters’; Trump’s threat looms

Iran’s head of judiciary said on Monday that it will show “no leniency towards rioters,” even as he acknowledged the public’s right to protest, after demonstrations over economic grievances entered their second week, according to AFP. “I instruct the attorney general and prosecutors across the country to act in accordance with the law and with…

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No-Confidence Motion: No-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla defeated by voice vote amid opposition protest | India News

File photo: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla NEW DELHI: A resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by a voice vote amid protests and sloganeering by opposition members demanding an apology from Union home minister Amit Shah.With Speaker Birla absent during the debate, BJP MP…

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Ashes: Bold prediction! ‘Series is going to be 2-2’ – says Michael Vaughan | Cricket News

Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has predicted the Ashes will finish in a 2-2 draw (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan has predicted the Ashes will finish in a 2-2 draw, with both Australia and England winning two Tests each and one ending in a draw. Vaughan also believes England, led…

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Gold price prediction: What’s the gold outlook for January 2, 2025? Why Rs 1,36,000 is an important level

Gold’s intraday technical structure points toward stabilization after correction, supported by EMA alignment. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to stabilize after a period of correction and investors can look to buy on dips, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold futures on MCX are trading…

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‘Lost interest’: Days after President’s Delhi visit, UAE scraps its airport deal with Pakistan

Days after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to New Delhi, Abu Dhabi has reportedly abandoned its deal with Pakistan for the management and operations of Islamabad International Airport.According to a report by Pakistan daily Express Tribune, the plan was shelved after the UAE failed to identify a local partner to whom…

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Delhi markets fall silent after Red Fort blast: Footfall drops drastically in Sadar Bazaar, Chandni Chowk; buyers move online

Footfall drops in popular Delhi markets Central Delhi’s bustling wholesale and retail markets have fallen unusually quiet following Monday’s explosion near the Red Fort, which killed 13 people and injured several others. Many outstation buyers, wary of security concerns, are now opting for online shopping instead of travelling to the capital. Trading activity has been…

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‘NDA never talked of killing anyone’: Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over anti-PM Modi slogans at Congress rally; seeks apology | India News

NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju has demanded apology from leader of oppositions in both the houses — Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi — a day after videos of Congress workers sloganeering “eliminate” Prime Minister Narendra Modi surfaced on social media.“Both the LoPs in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha should apologise,” Rijiju said. He…

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