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Nagpur: A study conducted by IIM Bangalore has revealed that Nagpur's smart city surveillance systems played a pivotal role in solving more than 7,000 criminal cases and also reducing the city's overall crime rate by 14%. The study, part of the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), highlights the effectiveness of over 4,000 CCTV cameras and real-time monitoring through the Integrated Command and Control Center (ICCC), which enhanced law enforcement's ability to prevent and respond to crimes, particularly those targeting women. The findings, part of the SAAR - Sameeksha series, launched in November 2023, involved 50 national-level impact assessments of Indian smart cities. The initiative, carried out by 29 leading institutions, focused on the role of smart technologies in improving urban safety and quality of life, stated a press note issued by Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL). Nagpur's surveillance infrastructure has been the key to reducing crime and increasing public safety. The city's real-time monitoring systems allowed law enforcement agencies to respond swiftly and solve crimes more effectively. Over the past five years, this initiative led to the resolution of more than 7,000 criminal cases, showcasing the power of technology in improving urban security. "Out of 6,017 requests received by the control room, they were able to provide footages for 2,196 cases (36%) which points to great coverage provided by the surveillance cameras. The same footage is also used as evidence during trial to help nail the accused. The Integrated Command and Control Centre should look at increasing the percentage of footage provided in response to the number of cases requesting it to at least 50%," the study added. The study also noted a positive impact on women's safety, with many women reporting a heightened sense of security in public spaces. This contributed to greater mobility and reduced the fear of crime, particularly in busy areas. Nagpur's success in implementing smart surveillance serves as a model for other cities, demonstrating how smart city solutions can create safer, more inclusive urban environments. Smart Classrooms and Digital Libraries Boost Education Nagpur made significant strides in enhancing its educational infrastructure through smart classrooms and digital libraries, the IIM Bangalore report reveals. NSSCDCL developed 60 smart classrooms in six Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) schools, boosting the quality of education. These classrooms are equipped with modern teaching tools and offer educational materials in Marathi, English, Hindi, and Urdu, benefiting a diverse student population. In addition to smart classrooms, NSSCDCL has set up digital libraries in several NMC schools, providing students with access to a wide range of educational resources and helping them prepare for competitive exams. These libraries support economically disadvantaged students by offering free access to modern learning tools. Furthermore, three NMC libraries embraced smart cards to streamline the borrowing process, allowing quick access to students' borrowing histories. The integration of digital and physical resources has created a tech-friendly learning environment, making education more accessible and inclusive for all. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword .

The end of the holiday week encountered volatility, with the major U.S. indices suffering conspicuous declines . In turn, the cryptocurrency ecosystem was muted, extending a soft spell that began around a week-and-a-half ago. Unfortunately for investors of crypto miners like MARA Holdings MARA , the downturn also impacted the business end of the blockchain. However, contrary to popular belief, speculators should consider refraining from buying the dip. Of course, the temptation is understandable. At the beginning of this week, Benzinga's unusual options activity screener identified a substantial volume of bearish activity against MARA stock. Specifically, the biggest transaction among the whales — or institutional investors — was for $8 put options expiring Jan. 16, 2026. That implies about a 57% implosion from the time-of-writing price. Still, as the meme-stock phenomenon demonstrated, contrarian speculation can sometimes lead to big rewards. Fueling this sentiment is the fact that, at the moment, MARA stock represents one of the largest increases in short interest . Currently, MARA's short interest stands at 25.12%, whereas the prior reading sat at 20.98%. By aggressively piling into the long side, the contrarian bulls could theoretically panic out the bears. Structurally, in order to close out a short position, the bearish trader must execute a counterbalancing long transaction. Logically, a panicked rush of long volume could skyrocket the target security, leading to a bonanza. Nevertheless, the empirical data doesn't support this approach for MARA stock. Also Read: Veteran Investor Bets Big On S&P 500 Hitting 7,000 By End Of 2025: These Sectors Could Lead The Charge Dynamic Probability Analysis Reveals a Surprising Outcome In baseball, knowing a player's batting average over the past few seasons is only partially useful. What's more beneficial to managers is understanding a player's tendencies in key situations, such as the batting average when there are runners in scoring position. Great athletes naturally rise to the occasion and this philosophy applies to Wall Street as well. Over the past five years, the likelihood that any given week will end in a positive return comes out to 50.2%. This figure is calculated by taking the number of positive weeks over the total number of weeks in the given dataset (i.e. trailing five years). However, this simple frequentist calculation doesn't reveal much, similar to the utility of a batting average over a full season. Instead, it's better to apply a dynamic probability analysis by understanding how MARA stock responds to extreme volatility. As of this writing, MARA is on pace to record a five-day loss of around 7%. Using this metric as the "anchor," an investor can calculate how such a volatile event impacts the probability of the following week. In the blockchain miner's case, over the past five years, there have been 89 instances when MARA stock incurred a 7% loss or worse. Of this tally, 44 subsequent weeks recorded a positive return or a success ratio of 49.44%. Practically speaking, aberrant volatility offers no reliable indicator beyond a coin toss as to whether or not MARA will immediately rise. However, when the blockchain miner offers a positive response week, the average return comes out to 18.2%. On the flipside, a negative response week yields an average loss of 13.2%. By extracting this critical intelligence, traders can make an informed decision about a potentially appropriate options strategy. A Long Iron Condor Trade Beckons for MARA Stock Although the immediate direction of MARA stock is not statistically clear, the empirical data reveals that there is a good chance of significant mobility. Therefore, investors may consider a directionally neutral strategy called the long iron condor. Structurally a combination of a bull call spread and a bear put spread , the central idea is that the participating trader anticipates unusual kinesis in either direction. Of the four legs of the long iron condor, the trader is betting that the target security can rise to the uppermost strike price (or the bull call spread's short strike) or fall to the lowermost strike price (or the bear put spread's short strike). For the unaccustomed trader, picking a long iron condor is a frustrating guessing game. However, thanks to the aforementioned dynamic probability analysis, investors can apply data-driven intelligence to their transactions. Specifically, integrating the average upside and downside (assuming a weekly 7% loss) to the current share price reveals a projected range between $16.08 and $21.89 by the end of the following week. From here, it's about finding the best fit within the broader context of the trader's risk tolerance. For instance, an investor could find a long iron condor expiring next Friday (Jan. 3) where the lowermost and uppermost strike prices are $16 and $22, respectively. However, there's no guarantee that MARA will hit these figures; the aforementioned calculations are based on probabilities, not certainties. For a slightly more conservative trade, one might consider the 17P | 18P || 20C | 21C condor or the 17/18 bear put spread combined with the 20/21 bull call spread. To receive the maximum payout, MARA stock needs to rise to $21 or fall to $17. While still risky, it's a comparatively more realistic trade. Read Next: ExxonMobil Stock Navigates Death Cross: Market Signals Turn Bearish For Oil Giant Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. has been placed on injured reserve after hurting his hamstring Sunday in a over the Chicago Bears. The move announced Tuesday means that Pace must miss at least the Vikings next four games. The Vikings also activated outside linebacker Gabriel Murphy from injured reserve and signed linebacker Jamin Davis off the Green Bay Packers practice squad. Pace, 23, had started each of the Vikings nine games this season. The 2023 undrafted free agent from Cincinnati had 56 tackles — including six for loss — and three sacks. Murphy, 24, signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent this spring. He was placed on injured reserve Aug. 27. Davis had Oct. 29 after by the Washington Commanders a week earlier. Washington selected him out of Kentucky with the in the 2021 draft. The 25-year-old Davis has 282 tackles, seven sacks, one interception, two forced fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles in his NFL career. He led the Commanders with a career-high 104 tackles in 2022. The Vikings (9-2) host the Arizona Cardinals (6-5) on Sunday. ___ AP NFL: The Associated Press

Published 4:21 pm Sunday, November 24, 2024 By Data Skrive Monday’s college basketball slate has plenty of excitement, including the matchup between the Memphis Tigers and the UConn Huskies, and you’ll find our best bets against the spread for two games in this article. Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .Ellen DeGeneres slammed for 'kind' skincare ad post toxic work environment claimsA federal lawmaker, Mustapha Tijjani, has called for the adoption of a homeschooling model as a solution to the challenges of poor access to education in the country. Homeschooling is an educational method in which parents or private tutors educate their children at home instead of sending them to traditional schools. Consequently, lawmakers have sponsored two bills that were recently introduced on the floor of the Green Chamber. The bills are the “Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and “Child’s Rights Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024.” The Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act aims to provide a legal framework for homeschooling, addressing issues of access, quality, and inclusivity in education. In an interview with journalists on Friday, Tijjani, who represents Albasu/Gaya/Ajingi Federal Constituency of Kano State, explained the bill’s motivation, citing the lessons learnt during COVID-19. He said, “In the advanced world, children are not hindered; their education has not been hindered. But in this part of Africa and Nigeria in particular, the educational system has been hindered. This shouldn’t have been because a child should have a right to education.” He added that when a child is not learning at his/her formative stage, the intelligence quotient would be affected, thereby altering his/her future prospects. The New Nigeria People’s Party lawmaker lamented the huge number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, stressing that homeschooling can help bridge the gap. “The bill gives parents the option to educate their children at home, either by hiring a local teacher or teaching them personally, using the Nigerian curriculum,” he said. Related News Reps back bills to boost digital, technical education NWF prioritises wrestlers’ education ahead of national trials 2025 budget: Kano varsity applauds gov for 31% allocation to education He added that this initiative would benefit vulnerable children, including those in remote areas and Almajiri children, by providing them with opportunities for formal education. The lawmaker highlighted the potential economic advantages of homeschooling, saying, “Parents who choose homeschooling reduce the strain on government infrastructure and resources. It also minimises costs associated with uniforms, transportation, and other school-related expenses.” He also spoke on the moral dimension of the homeschooling model, noting that parents can better monitor their children’s moral development and shield them from negative influences often encountered in schools. “There are issues of immorality that happen in our primary and secondary schools. Therefore, we have to protect that. Parents do try as much as possible to give their children morals, to give them a good attitude,” he added. When asked about the challenges of implementing homeschooling, including the cost of technology and data for online learning, Tijjani clarified that the bill incorporates both online and traditional homeschooling methods. “Parents don’t necessarily need to connect to online platforms. They can follow the Nigerian curriculum with the help of local teachers or by teaching their children directly,” he said. Addressing concerns about a potential decline in educational standards, the Kano lawmaker argued that homeschooling could enhance quality by allowing personalised and focused learning. “Public schools often have overcrowded classrooms, making it hard for teachers to give individual attention. Homeschooling creates an environment where children can receive one-on-one guidance,” he said. He further added that the bill is not meant to replace conventional schooling but to act as an alternative form of learning. “It is optional. Parents who prefer conventional schools can continue, but those unable to afford it can now have a legal option to educate their children at home,” he said.

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Troy wins Northern Tier's first state football titleTikTok's future in the U.S. appeared uncertain on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge to a law that requires the social media platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January. A panel of three judges on The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled unanimously that the law withstood constitutional scrutiny, rebuffing arguments from the two companies that the statute violated their rights and the rights of TikTok users in the U.S. The government has said it wants ByteDance to divest its stakes in TikTok. But if it doesn't and the platform goes away, it would have a seismic impact on the lives of content creators who rely on the platform for income as well as users who use it for entertainment and connection. Here are some details on the ruling and what could happen next: What does the ruling say? In their lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance, which is also a plaintiff in the case, had challenged the law on various fronts, arguing in part that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and was an unconstitutional bill of attainder that unfairly targeted the two companies. But the court sided with attorneys for the Justice Department who said that the government was attempting to address national security concerns and the way in which it chose to do so did not violate the constitution. The Justice Department has argued in court that TikTok poses a national security risk due to its connections to China. Officials say that Chinese authorities can compel ByteDance to hand over information on TikTok's U.S. patrons or use the platform to spread, or suppress, information. However, the U.S. hasn't publicly provided examples of that happening. The appeals court ruling, written by Judge Douglas Ginsburg, said the law was “carefully crafted to deal only with control by a foreign adversary." The judges also rejected the claim that the statute was an unlawful bill of attainder or a taking of property in violation of the Fifth Amendment. Furthermore, Ginsburg wrote the law did not violate the First Amendment because the government is not looking to “suppress content or require a certain mix of content” on TikTok. What happens next? TikTok and ByteDance are expected to appeal the case to the Supreme Court, but it's unclear whether the court will take up the case. TikTok indicated in a statement on Friday the two companies are preparing to take their case to high court, saying the Supreme Court has “an established historical record of protecting Americans’ right to free speech." "We expect they will do just that on this important constitutional issue,” a company spokesperson said. Alan Morrison, a professor at The George Washington University Law School, said he expects the Supreme Court to take up the case because of the novelty of the issues raised in the lawsuit. If that happens, attorneys for the two companies still have to convince the court to grant them an emergency stay that will prevent the government from enforcing the Jan. 19 divestiture deadline stipulated in the law, Morrison said. Such a move could drag out the process until the Justices make a ruling. Tiffany Cianci, a TikTok content creator who has supported the platform, said she was not shocked about the outcome of the court's ruling on Friday because lower courts typically defer to the executive branch on these types of cases. She believes the company will have a stronger case at the Supreme Court. “I believe that the next stages are more likely to produce a victory for TikTokers and for TikTok as a whole,” Cianci said. What about Trump? Another wild card is President-elect Donald Trump, who tried to ban TikTok during his first term but said during the recent presidential campaign that he is now against such action . The Trump transition team has not offered details on how Trump plans to carry out his pledge to “save TikTok." But spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement last month that he plans to “deliver” on his campaign promises. After Trump takes office on Jan. 20th, it would fall on his Justice Department to enforce the law and punish any potential violators. Penalties would apply to any app stores that would violate a prohibition on TikTok and to internet hosting services which would be barred from supporting it. Some have speculated that Trump could ask his Justice Department to abstain from enforcing the law. But tech companies like Apple and Google, which offer TikTok's app on their app stores, would then have to trust that the administration would not come after them for any violations. Craig Singleton, senior director of the China program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said enforcement discretion — or executive orders — can not override existing law, leaving Trump with “limited room for unilateral action." There are other things Trump could potentially do. It's possible he could invoke provisions of the law that allow the president to determine whether a sale or a similar transaction frees TikTok from “foreign adversary” control. Another option is to urge Congress to repeal the law. But that too would require support from congressional Republicans who have overwhelmingly supported the prospect of getting TikTok out of the hands of a Chinese company. In a statement issued Friday, Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, said he was “optimistic that President Trump will facilitate an American takeover of TikTok” and allow its continued use in the United States. Is anyone trying to buy TikTok? ByteDance has said it won't sell TikTok . And even if it wanted to, a sale of the proprietary algorithm that powers TikTok is likely to get blocked under Chinese export controls that the country issued in 2020. That means if TikTok is sold without the algorithm, its likely that the buyer would only purchase a shell of the platform that doesn't contain the technology that made the app a cultural powerhouse. Still, some investors, including Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire Frank McCourt, have expressed interest in buying it. This week, a spokesperson for McCourt’s Project Liberty initiative, which aims to protect online privacy, said participants in their bid have made informal commitments of more than $20 billion in capital. The spokesperson did not disclose the identity of the participants. Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press

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Manchester City’s crisis deepened as they surrendered a three-goal lead late in the game to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola’s side at least avoided the indignity of a sixth successive defeat in all competitions but alarm bells continue to ring at the Etihad Stadium after a dramatic late capitulation. A double from Erling Haaland – the first from the penalty spot – and a deflected effort from Ilkay Gundogan, all in the space of nine minutes either side of the break, looked to have ensured a return to winning ways. Yet Guardiola was left with his head in hands as Feyenoord roared back in the last 15 minutes with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Sergio Gimenez and David Hancko, two of them after Josko Gvardiol errors. City almost snatched a late winner when Jack Grealish hit the woodwork but there was no masking another dispiriting result. It was hardly the preparation City wanted for Sunday’s crunch trip to Liverpool, and the Feyenoord fans took great delight in rubbing that fact in. They sung the club anthem they share with Liverpool, You’ll Never Walk Alone, and chanted the name of their former manager Arne Slot, the current Reds boss. Guardiola arrived at the ground with a cut on the bridge of his nose and, once again, his side have been struck a nasty blow. Despite not being at their best, they had dominated early on against what seemed limited Dutch opposition. They threatened when a Gundogan shot was deflected wide and Haaland then went close to opening the scoring when he turned a header onto the post. Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther gifted City another chance when he passed straight to Bernardo Silva but Grealish’s fierce volley struck team-mate Phil Foden. Foden forced a save from Wellenreuther but City had a moment of alarm when Igor Paixao got behind the defence only to shoot tamely at Ederson. Nathan Ake missed the target with a header but some luck finally went City’s way just before the break when Quinten Timber, brother of Arsenal’s Jurrien, was harshly adjudged to have fouled Haaland. The Norwegian rammed home the resulting spot-kick and City returned re-energised for the second period. They won a corner when a Matheus Nunes shot was turned behind and Gundogan fired the hosts’ second – albeit with aid of a deflection – with a firm volley from the edge of the box. City turned up the heat and claimed their third soon after as Gundogan released Nunes with a long ball and his low cross was turned into the net by a sliding Haaland. 44' ⚽️ Man City 1-0 Feyenoord50' ⚽️ Man City 2-0 Feyenoord53' ⚽️ Man City 3-0 Feyenoord75' ⚽️ Man City 3-1 Feyenoord82' ⚽️ Man City 3-2 Feyenoord89' ⚽️ Man City 3-3 Feyenoord 🤯🤯🤯 — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) It seemed City were heading for a morale-lifting victory but a couple of Gvardiol errors changed the script. The Croatian, who had a torrid time in Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing by Tottenham, first horribly misplaced a backpass and allowed Moussa to nip in and round Ederson. Ordinarily that 75th-minute reply would have been a mere consolation and City would close out the game, but Gvardiol had another moment to forget eight minutes from time. Again he gave the ball away and Feyenoord pounced. The ball was lofted into the box and Jordan Lotomba fired a shot that glanced the post and deflected across goal, where Gimenez chested in. Ederson then blundered as he raced out of his area and was beaten by Paixao, who crossed for Hancko to head into an empty net. Amid some moments of unrest in the crowd, when objects were thrown, City tried to rally in stoppage time. Grealish had an effort deflected onto the bar but the hosts had to settle for a draw.Quake aftermath: Nearly 200 aftershocks in 24 hours