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Rohit Bal, one of India’s best-known fashion designers, died late Friday after a prolonged illness, the fashion designers association in the country announced. He was 63. The Fashion Design Council of India, or FDCI, said in a post on Instagram, that they mourned “the passing of (a) legendary designer” who was “known for his unique blend of traditional patterns with modern sensibilities.” Bal was one of India’s first designers who pioneered fashion design as a profession in the 1990s. The FDCI said Bal’s work “redefined Indian fashion” and “inspired generations.” He had developed a heart condition in 2010. In between Bal took breaks from his work due to ill health but had made a comeback just weeks ago. Bal was born in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar in 1961. He graduated from New Delhi’s St. Stephens College in history and later took a course in fashion design at India’s National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi. In 1990, he launched his own label and designer line which later expanded to several stores across India, the Middle East and Europe. His clientele included celebrities from Hollywood and India’s rich and famous. Sunil Sethi, the FDCI chairman, said on Instagram that his death has left “a void in the fashion design space forever.” Rohit Bal, one of India's best-known fashion designers, dies at 63 | AP News

ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the successful prosecution of four former governors and two former ministers over the past 12 months under the leadership of Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede. During a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Olukoyede, represented by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, highlighted the commission’s significant achievements in asset recovery and fraud prevention. He stated that high-profile figures charged include former governors Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Willie Obiano (Anambra), and Darius Ishaku (Taraba) for serious allegations involving billions in state funds. Bello faces charges related to over N190 billion, Ishaku and a former official for N27 billion, Ahmed and his former finance commissioner for mismanagement of N10 billion, and Obiano for money laundering and theft of N4 billion. He disclosed that the EFCC has also charged former ministers Saleh Mamman and Olu Agunloye for misappropriating funds from the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project (N33.8 billion and $6 billion, respectively). Hadi Sirika faces two cases, including fraud involving N5.8 billion. He explained that the investigation continues into Betta Edu, the sacked Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, for alleged misconduct, with N30 billion recovered and 40 linked bank accounts under scrutiny. Olukoyede emphasized that the EFCC is tackling illegal vote trading and has pursued individuals involved in vote-buying during recent elections. Regarding social media influencer Idris Okuneye also known as Bobrisky, the EFCC stated it will not tolerate corruption within its ranks after allegations of bribery to drop money laundering charges against the cross-dresser. Olukoyede added that the agency has made significant progress in combating illegal mining, leading to arrests and investigations. He explained that in the past year, the EFCC reclaimed assets worth N248.7 billion and has made strides against currency hoarding, achieving over 35 convictions. According to him, the EFCC also focused on asset repatriation, returning $180,300 and 53 vehicles to Canada and €5,100 to Spain. Domestically, 14 properties were returned to the Enugu State government. 4 ex-govs, 2 ex-ministers charged as EFCC recovers N248bn, foreign assets - Vanguard News

Most stray kittens will die in their first 5 years but I took in a stray cat (named Smokey) who was super skinny and a bunch of scars. The vet said he was over 10 years old and one of his scars looks like a snake bite, the rest look like claw marks. He is afraid of ceiling fans, cat toys, rolling chairs, and other common household stuff so I think he's been a stray cat his whole life or most of his life. I got a kitten 2 months ago and they always play and cuddle together. My kitten was being bullied by a big dog so Smokey attacked the dog until it ran away. Smokey is slowly learning how to love. EDIT: the collar has fake spikes that are only on the top half of the collar and only in the outside. I promise I would never make him uncomfortable just to wear a cool collar. Just like how Fonzie has his leather jacket, Smokey has his spiked collar. Can stray cats live more than 10 years? - Quora

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the last unbeaten team in the Western Conference, and they’ll look to keep it that way when they face the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome tonight. OKC has played phenomenally on both ends of the court, and my Thunder vs. Clippers predictions expect Oklahoma City to get it done on the road. Read my NBA picks for November 2, with tip-off at 10:30 p.m. ET on FDSN Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Thunder sport the best defense in the Association, allowing just 98.6 points per game through five outings. The Thunder rank 10th in points per game at 117.2, and the team is outscoring opponents by 18.6 points per contest — the second-best point differential in the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers have played strong defense too, allowing the 10th-fewest points per game at just 111, but the offense hasn’t been quite as productive. Los Angeles ranks 20th in points per game at just 111.6 with a 0.6 point differential. The Clippers are 0-3 straight up at home, and though the team has lost all three of them by six points or fewer, I’m backing the Thunder to cover. Without Paul George or Kawhi Leonard, this team sports one of the least talented rosters in the Western Conference from top to bottom. Conversely, the Thunder’s roster is one of the most talented, and I expect the better team to come out on top. Oklahoma City is a Top 10 team on offense and defense, and L.A. won’t be able to cover this spread at home. Thunder vs Clippers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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